There is a thread for appeal cases. The next step may depend on the reasoning behind the refusal. But the people in that thread are going through the same and may be able to offer the best support.
I'm so sorry to hear that you haven't heard from them yet. Have you had your MP involved?
We are good, thanks . They are getting used to the snow. Kids in school and so that .
I don't believe that the second point is true. Yes he is financially obligated for three years, but that doesn't mean he can't sponsor a new wife. The wife can't sponsor for 5 years though.
Who can become a sponsor
You can become a sponsor if you are:
at least 18 years old
a Canadian...
https://www.desttravel.com/#/insuranceproducts/visitortocanadainsurance/quote/planprofile
I'm using them for my family. I had looked into something else that was going to be close to $2000 for the three months . This is $300 and covers my husband and three kids .
The correspondence was the medical request . No need to call.
The next step is to wait .You can join a thread specific to the month you applied, or the visa office processing your application .They'll give you a better idea of how long the process will take . Assume a year, hope it's less .
No idea where it is on the IRCC website, but it definitely says it in the PPR email you'll receive:
There is an individual passport for each family member accompanying you to Canada. Children must have their own passports.
Each passport is valid for at least 6 months from the time you come for...
I'm in the same boat - submitted Wednesday of last week. For some it's just over a week, for others it's a few weeks. Nothing other than just waiting . If you are able to get into ecas, once it says decision made, it's usually a few days later .