This was also before targets were reduced and goal to reduce temporary residents were really put into place so if anything situation may have gotten worse.I don't know the average processing time. But this was on the news May 2024. And there were rallies and seminar about the delay and wrongfully refused OWP applications and delay in approval.
Canada to grant special work permits to Hongkongers seeking permanent residency in bid to retain them amid case backlog | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong Watch news archive.
Government of Canada urged to address root cause of Hong Kong Pathway backlog issue — Hong Kong Watch
Hong Kong Watch Canada hosts seminar on Hong Kong Pathway backlog with Jean Yip MP — Hong Kong Watch
Over 500 Hong Kongers visit IRCC in Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa to call for action to address Hong Kong Pathway backlog — Hong Kong Watch