Expired clearances/PC delaying some oath takers?

[chs]

Hi, everyone, I filed for my citizenship back in September, 2019 and am one of those unfortunate souls whose test was cancelled a whopping 10 days before, so now have been waiting (like everyone else) for the tests to resume. In the meantime, I read this article (https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/08/16/covid-19s-latest-victims-would-be-citizens-waiting-to-take-their-oath-face-new-delays-over-expired-clearances.html) that was talking about people going in for their oath ceremony post-test, only to be told their criminal clearances have since expired and they needed fresh ones to take the test. So, I have some questions:

1. Has anyone run into this scenario? Does it seem corner case?
2. Should I re-request my PCCs from my country that I lived in previous to immigrating here? I lived in the UK (as a temporary worker) from 2012-2016 and moved to Canada, filing for citizenship in 2019.
3. If I need to re-request them, any idea on how much lead time? I understand that it's probably moot until testing reopens, but want to get ahead of any potential roadblocks (I'll honestly probably just re-request it to hedge my bets, but would rather not spend the money if I don't have to.)

Cheers
chs

 

[BOYX]

As you said, best to re-request it to be safe. Better than having to wait another year because once these tests resume, there's going to be a huge line-up of pending applications; last thing you need is to be at the end of that line up.

 

[chs]

As you said, best to re-request it to be safe. Better than having to wait another year because once these tests resume, there's going to be a huge line-up of pending applications; last thing you need is to be at the end of that line up.

Thanks, I figured as much. I think the challenge here is trying to time when to ask for it. Perhaps I'll ask for it when I renew my Permanent Resident card (it expires next September, but I'll file in December to play it safe.) Hopefully, I *think* PRs are good for 12 months; that should carry me through testing/"oath"ing (Crosses fingers)

Cheers
chs