I am in a similar boat,
I am currently in Canada under the IEC Working Holiday visa, and in the processing of applying for a second. My currently one expires in 2.5 weeks and i still waiting on my LOI. I'm also in the unfortunate position that if i do not receive my new work permit before my current one expires I will lose my current job.
Can you guys post any updates on processing time and whether you received a response to your case specific inquiry?, am I better off just trying to call them, to make sure i receive it within 2.5 weeks?
Thanks
George
Stage 2 submitted : May 4th 2015
Case specific enquiry sent : June 16th 2015