To learn about the changes to the FSW program, read this official source, no need to rely on rumors or hearsay:
http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-08-18/html/reg2-eng.html
Other relevant info from CIC/minister Kenny:
1. Total # of applications to be accepted under FSW will be around 7-8 thousand total.
2. The new FSW applications will be processed after the current backlog is clear, possibly in the next 2-3 years (except if you apply with a job offer).
3. Credential evaluation will be required for all, but the agencies that will do such evaluations will be designated by CIC, sometime in April. SO there is no way of doing that right now.