Still no final decision on our file as one background/security check is still outstanding and has been for months. Requested and received GCMS notes from the CBSA but it didn't really shed much light on this situation. Oddly, was able to renew a WP for my wife recently in half the time noted on the IRCC website, at a cost of $255 CAD which would not have been necessary if we had the PR cards in hand.
My wife wishes to exit Canada and attend a family wedding, but not sure if this is possible. One IRCC agent claims it's ok, but her multiple visa has now expired, there is still no PR Card on the way. The WP letter mentions an ETA is embedded into her new passport but not sure if this is enough to allow travel. And of course we now have the Canada Post strike which is going to delay things even more. My sense is if she does travel, will have to somehow obtain a PRTD in the other country to return. Anyone have any insight on this?