After 26 months, you get the answer if you are approved as a sponsor. If you are, the file goes to the visa office for more processing. At http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process-in.asp#n1 you can see the explanation of the 26 months, first stage only. To see the processing time for the 2nd stage, look at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/08-fc-parents.asp