I'm also waiting from 2015. We applied in July 2015. Medical expired and was redone May 2017. Background check in process since April 2016. We have a whatsapp group with other 2015 applicants - let me know if you'd like to join.
They can take a looooong time. I'm waiting for my husband's background check and it'll be one year on April 16th. He's in Lebanon. How long have you been waiting for?
I think we should all keep emailing the minister of immigration and as many people as possible until something gets done. His email address is ahmed.hussen@parl.gc.ca
It's so ridiculous, I went to the embassy in Beirut when I was there last month and they wouldn't let me in because I didn't have an appointment and they only make appointments by email. Inshallah we'll all hear something soon.
hahahaha within 48 hours :o
I misread the information on the site. When I emailed about my app they said I could try to apply for a temporary residence visa but there is no guarantee he will be approved. Hopefully you hear something soon.