Hello Guys, I got my Visa on the 18th. I am going to Canada tomorrow. I hope you all also get ur visa soon if you haven't already. I got an email reply back from the consulate saying, This is the peak season for visitor visas as a lot of international students from New york and neighboring states apply through NY consulate as Buffalo consulate closed. Also, Hurrican Sandy and Thanksgiving holidays have impacted the estimate time of 6 weeks.
Good Luck
Maxy