I requested notes every month since February. That’s what helped me know every detail which happened in my case. CoR was a major one in my case - probably would not be a issue as you may have been in Canada for a year when you applied. The Covid pace group - which puts in a pending state until dependant offices open up for operations. Also assignment date - the date an officer is assigned to review my case for next decision.im 6 weeks past 6 month time period. Dont want to waste time applying for that having to wait 3-4 weeks and by then a decision has been made already. Besides, I am sure the agents can see these notes, otherwise how would they be able to tell you background, security etc are passed. They look at the same notes I am sure.
Webform pretty much gives four lines on eligibility, security, background, medical and VO office. I have never seen them give any detail other than that even when they have access to full notes.
If I was you I would request.
My approval came one month one week after my due date. I will get a notes soon actually... which will show what they updated and how they approved. But all the previous notes helped me understand case better. Nothing to loose. And seems like a seperate department- so doesn’t delay anything else for anyone.