I don't understand why people are freaking out about not having received any communication from CPC-M. It's not like anyone has exceeded the regular processing time. Especially those who submitted applications less than 12 months ago.
It's okay guys. Relax. I'm sure they are not delaying things deliberately. It's too early to even claim there is a delay in processing.
Grab some beer and just hang in there
I submitted my application last week and the next time I will contact CIC will be in the summer when I'll submit my medical, unless they contact me earlier. I won't worry about 0 communication until after November 2014 (8 month mark for me). I believe it would be reasonable for me to inquire at that point if they have even opened my file. For most of you who submitted an application more than 8 months ago it seems that you know for a fact about AOR & transfers etc (since you submitted applications to CPC-V) and that you did receive some communication.
I think I won't post here for a while because there is just too much anxiety going on here. I personally found the call center to be very helpful. Try that if you are really concerned or mail a letter to CPC-M requesting an update.
Good luck!