This is a different situation and is unlikely apply to protected people. Closures, lack of in person appointments,backlogs, slow processing times are likely to be what is slowing down your application.https://www.cicnews.com/2021/06/canada-put-their-immigration-applications-on-hold-for-having-dependents-overseas-0618078.html#gs.74p0yu
Thats why we have not heard any news for the last two months.
However, as I understand this measure has been changed several days ago.
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/family#unite-citizen-pr