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CRA Tax Adjustment Delays Now Stretch Up to 47 Weeks — Here's How to Avoid Getting Stuck

   July 12, 2026   If you've ever filed a request to correct or update your tax return and then waited... and waited... you're not imagining it. Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsperson has confirmed that some Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) adjustment requests are now taking nearly a year to process — and it's launched a formal investigation into why. What's Actually Happening When you need to change something on a tax return you've already filed — say you forgot a slip, need to update a deduction, or want to claim a credit you missed — you submit what's called a T1 adjustment request. The CRA sorts these into two speeds: Routine requests (filed online through your CRA My Account or certified tax software) have a service standard of just 2 weeks . By phone or mail, the standard is 8 weeks. Complex requests — where the CRA needs more documentation or a deeper review — carry a service standard of 20 weeks . The problem: the CRA isn't hitting even its own "...
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Gulf Shipping Gridlock as Regional Conflict Halts Maritime Traffic

At least 150 tankers including crude and liquefied natural gas vessels dropped anchor in open Gulf waters beyond the Strait of Hormuz.

A surge of geopolitical tension has brought maritime movement in the Middle East Gulf to an abrupt standstill, with over 150 tankers—including crude oil and LNG vessels—dropping anchor across open Gulf waters. The sudden immobilization follows U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which have plunged the region into renewed conflict and heightened uncertainty for global energy markets. 

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, has seen traffic suspended as dozens more vessels remain stationary on both sides of the narrow passage. This disruption affects major Gulf producers such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, where tankers are now clustered in open waters awaiting clarity and safe passage. 

The immobilization of so many ships underscores the vulnerability of global energy supply chains to regional conflict. Analysts warn of increased naval presence, heightened risks for mariners, and potential volatility in global oil and gas markets as the situation continues to evolve. 

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