What do you mean by non-committal? Don’t forget that there are hundreds and probably thousands not on this forum. Example - I was the only person on my test day who was on this forum. There were about 50 people present on my test and I believe there was another test that day. So by that example 1% of the applicants is represented on the forum. So I am intrigued what information you have that says Mississauga or any office for that matter is not committing - and committing to what? Processing time is 1 year. You could apply on October 15, 2017 and have your oath on October 14, 2018, and they would be within processing time.