Hi,
All applicants are facing delays and by delays i mean big time.
There are threads here wherein people have applied in Mid October are yet to receive their Passports.
I am in same boat as you,
Applied 5th Nov
Passport request 18th Nov
Passport delivered to Ottawa 21st Nov.
Since then nothing.
I called IRCC and was told they have high volume of applications and there will be significant delays.
I am.hoping we get it soon.
Do update your timeline.
Thx Good Luck