Check this out https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GSNBhzTJpURznhFGKUjvWfqtvbSktSsczs1f8TrcrrE/edit#gid=0 , doesn't look like. It seems like they are not even starting calling in Ontraio and BC
Biometrics Service Canada Phone Call/Booking Tracking
- Thread starter MaplePandaUK
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Probably a much larger backlog.
My friend here in Vancouver who had a Biometrics appointment shortly after Service Canada closed in March said, that there was a 3-4 Months delay according to heir immigration lawyer already. And THEN COVID hit.
Hello, I would like to share my progress with you guys.
I had a missed call from SC yesterday at 2:50pm Saskatchewan time. (4:50pm Ottawa time I believe)
They called with a private number, so make sure that you don't block the private numbers on your phone setting (which I did, so silly).
Category: CEC(Inland)
AOR - July 07, 2020
MEP - August 26, 2020
BIL - August 26, 2020
Biometrics Booking Appointment Call (Missed) - September 21, 2020
Location: Saskatchewan
But they left a voice mail saying that they will call me again today.
I had a missed call from SC yesterday at 2:50pm Saskatchewan time. (4:50pm Ottawa time I believe)
They called with a private number, so make sure that you don't block the private numbers on your phone setting (which I did, so silly).
Category: CEC(Inland)
AOR - July 07, 2020
MEP - August 26, 2020
BIL - August 26, 2020
Biometrics Booking Appointment Call (Missed) - September 21, 2020
Location: Saskatchewan
But they left a voice mail saying that they will call me again today.
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On a side note, good progress made by Service Canada in SK. Already calling July AORs. We know that AORs are relatively less in Saskatchewan, but still appears to be a positive sign. Good luck @Purirong
Thank you. Hope we all power through and get it done sooner or later!
Calgary started getting calls - https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/april-2020-aor-join-here.683785/post-8865646
Quick Update,
I got a second call from SC just now.
They called me again as they said.
Booked biometrics appointment for this week!
Yeah...Canada is waiving biometrics requirements for permanent residence applicants who submitted biometrics in the last 10 years. Updated today https://www.cicnews.com/2020/09/biometrics-no-longer-required-for-some-canadian-immigration-applicants-0915855.html#gs.gbsad9 and https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2020-biometric-exemption.html
This is the best news ever. This is what the should have done months ago.
YEEEEEEES! Finally. Thanks for posting it here!! 
The week just got a whole lot better.
The week just got a whole lot better.