Just curious... do you mind telling us how it helped?
Well dear, it depends how you perceive it. Myself I am very inquisitive person and I wanted to know any details I can get about my application. So it helped in following ways.
1) I got to know my file transfer date from Sydney office to Missisauga.
2) Got to know my local visa office, it could be either Missisauga or St.Calir
3) I saw criminality check was completed but security check still in process and other requirements also still pending.
4) I got to know my file location which was test ready tagged
5) I saw they ordered ICES report for me which is CBSA report
6) Later on I saw the exact date when finger prints were ordered and date they received
7) I saw one concern also asking about employment
And some thing which I do not remember. But it did help me at least knowing above. Right now I have received my oath invitation so I am done.
And yes I forgot to mention I was late in getting test invite so wanted to know whats going on..
Hope above helps