Hi John, take Kisunja's advice it will take you a very long time
I would take that summer vacation in India this year and maybe next year as well.
just fyi, I submitted my application June 2012. A year after that, It was forwarded to CIC Edmonton office on August 2013.
Up until now I am still waiting for that invitation letter for a written test.
I think Edmonton belongs to that remaining 20% of Routine Application's waiting time far exceeding 24 months. ;D
BEST OF LUCK TO ALL IN THE PRAIRIES!!!