Hi Rossie, you can help to update my status.
Oct 5, 2016, received medical exam , PCC, RPRF request
OCT 10, 2016, all documents sent to CIC OTTAWA
Nov. 9, 2016, passports requested
I got the same email today. What a surprise! I am a 2016 applicant and my parents are in China. The application has been transferred to Ottawa. Hopefully it will move fast