I hope, but nothing is sure with IRCC.Yesterday IRCC held a big draw…7000people..so they should have the confidence to process current applications within 6 months right???
My assumption is this big draw is related to the new targeted draw system announced for spring: https://www.pathsimmigration.com/blogs/immigration-consultant-blog/1012348-canada-prepares-to-begin-conducting-targeted-express-entry-draws-in-the-spring-of-2023. They are processing a significant number of potential high score profiles, and they're going to pause before the new system.
Let's see, if I'm right.