Hi there,
Christmas present came early
phoned IRCC today for my application status since unable to check status online since two weeks ago.
I was informed that my new card has been mail out yesterday, December 14, 2016.
Here is my timeline:-
1. We received your application for a permanent resident card on September 24, 2015. (Card expired March 2016)
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on February 9, 2016.
3. We started processing your application on February 10, 2016.
4. We sent you correspondence on February 12, 2016 (went into SR)
5. IRCC mail out card on December 14, 2016.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone