I'm curious as well. I'm in the same boat. Same office. Scaroborough "non routine applications" blackhole.Sent letters, webform, call almost evry other day and still the same response "waiting for background check". The most recent call i was informed that background check is completed and now waiting to schedule the test but didn't hear back..
Throughout the whole year i kept hearing "still within 12 months". Interested to hear what they will say after the 12 months are over