No, it's calendar days.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=540&top=13
However, it seems that almost everyone's case passed the average waiting period for SA.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=540&top=13
However, it seems that almost everyone's case passed the average waiting period for SA.
badpusacat said:The standard waiting time for Spousal Approval as per CIC is 43 days (I assume this is business days). One APRIL2016 applicant is on his 41 days of waiting. He called CIC and was advised to wait until you pass the 43 days.