My story:
Application received on March 16th according to Canada Post.
Checked online last week, and saw a confirmation that CIC had indeed received it on March 16th.
Received AOR today, confirming the same date.
I'm living abroad, however, as my Canadian spouse works outside of Canada. So I am fully expecting this to be a messy, long procedure. Cross fingers I don't have to apply for another multi-entry PRTD (my current one expires in September).
I cannot believe how much this must be costing Canada in resources. Surely, there has to be a better way...