How long does it take to get your PAL/RPAL certificates in the mail from the CFO

Applying from Toronto, Ontario

CFSC course completed: Sept 26
CRFSC course completed: Sept 27
Test results sent in to CFO: Sept 28
CFSC & CRFSC Certificates processed by CFO - ONT: Oct 13
CFSC & CRFSC Certificates received from CFO - ONT: Oct 19 (5pm)
Application for PAL/RPAL Xpresspost from Toronto: Oct 19 (6pm)

On Thursday October 22nd my Bank called me to inform me that my VISA card has been compromised and that they will issue me a new card with a new number.
How badly does this screw up my RPAL application with my old visa number?

Any ideas or suggestion?

Thank you,

Roger
 
I'd call the CFC and advise them of the issue. They should be able to take your card info over the phone. If you don't call them they will eventually send you a letter I imagine.
 
Applying from Toronto, Ontario

CFSC course completed: Sept 26
CRFSC course completed: Sept 27
Test results sent in to CFO: Sept 28
CFSC & CRFSC Certificates processed by CFO - ONT: Oct 13
CFSC & CRFSC Certificates received from CFO - ONT: Oct 19 (5pm)
Application for PAL/RPAL Xpresspost from Toronto: Monday, Oct 19 (6pm)

Application for PAL/RPAL sent from Toronto, ON to Miramichi, NB: Friday, Oct 23 (2pm)
RCMP advises that processing will take a minimum of 45 days to process your application. - There is a minimum 28-day waiting period for all applicants who do not presently hold a valid firearms licence.

Application Received on: 2015/10/23
Credit Card processed: Thursday, November 18th
Current Status: Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued. If you have not received your licence within 2 weeks please contact the Canadian Firearms Program Toll Free number. (1-800 731-4000)

Reference Interviewed: November 23rd.
RPAL Issued: November 23rd.
Received in the mail:
 
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I wouldn't get excited about the 45 day waiting period. I've been waiting 5 months already and still no sign. I phoned in and they said there is no defined waiting period and was told to phone again in a month. I don't want to anger them either, seems like the only employee 50 year lades going through menopause.

You're dealing with the government remember, the only time they have defined deadlines is when you owe them money.

I could go buy a pair of dress pants ,a shirt then throw it in a chair and expect more work to be done.
 
Applying from Saskatchewan:

Mailed my RPAL application on September 3/15
Credit Card was cashed on October 5/15
RPAL card arrived in the mail on October 19 (election day)

I thought that was amazingly fast service. None of my references were called.
 
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