I did 2 weeks ago. Until now, no reply yet. But once you submitted it, there will be a note telling you that it will take a while because many applicants also submitted gcms notes.
here is their email to me as soon as I submitted my gcms.
Hello Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx ,
You have successfully submitted your request under the
Access to Information Actto Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
COVID 19 – Delays in Processing your Request
The Government of Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy Offices currently have a reduced operational capacity due to exceptional measures put in place to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, there will be delays in responding to requests submitted under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act during this period. Departments will continue to make every reasonable effort to respond to requests, in accordance with the current operational realities. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this period.
Processing Times
- If you submitted your request outside of regular business hours, Eastern Time, the processing of your request will begin the following business day.
- If the deadline falls on a weekend or on a holiday, the due date becomes the next business day.
Tracking Number
Your temporary request tracking number is 123456. After your request has been registered, a new number will be assigned to your request.
Extensions
Extensions may be taken for limited and specific reasons, which are listed in the following sections of the Acts:
Section 9 of the Access to Information Act
Section 15 of the Privacy Act
Questions?
When you receive an answer to your request, review the information to determine whether you wish to make a further request under the Act.
Should additional information or documents be required, you will be notified by the Access to Information and Privacy Division of IRCC. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to
ATIP-AIPRP@cic.gc.ca.
Thank you for using the Access to Information and Privacy online application.