PAL Wait Time
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I have no clue, I actually received them on the 23rd in the mail, not thw 22nd, but they are stamped Aug 22. I took the course in Barrie and the instructor said he was driving them to the FSESO the next morning. Guess they must like him
14 days from received to online! Damn bud! I thought I was lucky getting mine online in 24 days, which was basically a world record... you just smashed mine!
You're so lucky.
I took the CFSC/CRFSC July 14/15 , and I am still waiting for the stamped results. btw- the instructor also said he was driving them to orangeville or orillia the next day.
Application sent, but showing as missing information (specifically the test results)
App received aug15
CC charged sep6
online sep7 (didn't check sep6, maybe was online same day?)
Now hung up waiting for these self addressed test results.....
I had someone with the same timeline as me. He was approved in 32 days, I'm on day 44. Have heard other cases too where people in the same course get approved in 50 days, and others 100 days. No rhyme or reason to any of it! Lol..
Always interesting to compare though.. don't be like me though. I got my hopes up hearing others stories only to be let down and be waiting far longer for seemingly no reason.
Where did you do your course?
St. Catharines ontario
My PAL/RPAL application timeline so far:
July 22 - PAL/RPAL course completed (Alberta) - got paperwork right after course
July 23 - Sent application registered Xpresspost
July 26 - Received/signature recorded
Aug 28 - 30 days after receiving, credit card charged, status appears on website "Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date"
Sep 17 - no status change on website, called CFP 1-800 number to inquire. They said application is in final review at Alberta CFO for background checks etc.
Asked if they know how long it will take, said no idea - but said it's the "fall busy season now" (hunters I guess).
July 22 - PAL/RPAL course completed (Alberta) - got paperwork right after course
July 23 - Sent application registered Xpresspost
July 26 - Received/signature recorded
Aug 28 - 30 days after receiving, credit card charged, status appears on website "Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date"
Sep 17 - no status change on website, called CFP 1-800 number to inquire. They said application is in final review at Alberta CFO for background checks etc.
Asked if they know how long it will take, said no idea - but said it's the "fall busy season now" (hunters I guess).
well, you need to get your tags for the fall earlier in the year. why get your tags before you get your PAL. so that doesn't make sense. i feel like the spring or winter would be the busy season. i just think everyone is worried they might not be able to get approved with the tougher regulation threats.
Completed CFSC, and CFRSC May 9th, 2018
Received stamped test results June 6th, 2018
Application arrived in Miramichi June 8th, 2018
Appeared Online July 18, 2018 with a message some information was missing.
Missing photo was received in Miramichi on July 23, 2018
Photo was processed on August 13th
As of today (August 21, 2018) I was told the file is with the Ontario CFO for final approval, and to give it 30 days. If it's not processed in 30 days to give them a call back.
I gave them a call today to check on the status of the application. Still the same thing I was told it was with the CFO, it hasn't been assigned to an officer yet to review, I guess background checks etc, still need to be completed. The man of the phone told me to check back in 3 weeks. Yikes! I asked about if I could get the extension to reach the Ontario CFO, but they said they would tell the same thing. Needs to be assigned etc. I think my application is in limbo.
After the call I decided to reach out to my MP, just to inquire if there is anything on their end that can be done. Well long behold he mentioned they have contacts within the Ontario CFO, and the CFP, as they've had applications take double, and triple the service sstandards in the past. He took my information, and all of the information associated with my application, and told me to give him a few days, and he will hopefully be able to get this looked after.
This is good news so hopefully I'll have my license soon!
So a bit of an update.
I spoke with my MP's office today. I was told they sent my information to the CFO, they are still awaiting a reply from them. She said that they are at an arm's length with them, but she assurede that they are trying.
So in the meantime while they wait for a response I was told to keep on them. I was told to start calling daily, and to clarify the service standard, she told me to keep them on the line as long as possible asking as many questions as possible, clarifying the process, the timeline of the process etc. She pretty much said make noise, but be as polite as possible doing so. They seemed to feel bad that they weren't able to get me any answers yet.
So I gave the CFP a call, and I was told that The CFO just received it, and to give it another 4-6 weeks! I've been told for over a month now it's been with the CFO.. I feel as if my time line is getting longer, and longer.
I called yesterday and was told my application hit the CFO office, and was assigned to someone there on Friday (the 14th) and that it'd either be reviewed/approved today (the 18th) or Friday this week if there are no issues/concerns that they need to follow up on.
Apparently I've passed the reference stage, etc. Hopefully things update Friday. She did mention that "after it's approved, it could take 5-10 days" I don't know if she meant for my license to show up in the mail, or if she meant for it to show up online. I guess we'll see. Either way I'll likely be calling on Monday if it's not approved by then.
Apparently I've passed the reference stage, etc. Hopefully things update Friday. She did mention that "after it's approved, it could take 5-10 days" I don't know if she meant for my license to show up in the mail, or if she meant for it to show up online. I guess we'll see. Either way I'll likely be calling on Monday if it's not approved by then.
Since the Liberals took over this process has grind to a halt. It look me 9 months to get my PAL and RPAL. This after calling god knows how many times and asking for updates and being told to wait another 6 weeks and call back. Then one time I called they put me through to the AB CFO office and did the interview right there. Didn't call any references, asked three questions and he said approved. My wife applied at the same time and still hasn't got hers. She hasn't called as much as me but the mentality is pretty disappointing in regards to the process. Seems like there is a built in long wait for whatever reason. When you call be polite and ask to be put through to the CFO office. Eventually they will process it. Our government doesn't want us armed but push for your rights while being respectful and polite. Trust me I know how frustrating it is. Be happy though because once you have it you will be shopping like crazy!
As much as I want to blame the Liberals, I don't think they have anything to do with prolonged wait times. Some people are receiving their PAL/RPAL in record times, faster than has ever been accomplished in years. I know in my case, mine has moved through the process significantly faster than most timelines I'm seeing 100 pages ago, when Harper was in power.
The Liberals have done nothing to force the RCMP to act slower, and they haven't passed anything that would've led to this either. Your case might have taken 9 months, but I promise you thousands of people in 2013 waited just as long! I get where you're coming from though. But any delays at this point are 100% the RCMP or the CFO of your Province.
There's definitely no rhyme or reason to the differing wait times, but I don't think it's a political thing.
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I agree with MoMoney’s sentiment. Mine RPAL was issued without phone calls in 35 days from the date they received my application. If the Liberals were intentionally slowing down the process in this era of fear mongering over restricted weapons, then all RPAL would require phone calls.
