So I sent my application on:
Sept 18, 2018 - application
Jan 20, 2019 - reached out to the Ombudsman
Jan 21, 2019 - got back a reply from them asking for my consent
Jan 23, 2019 - they submitted an inquiry to the Ministry
Feb 4, 2019 - I followed up with them
Feb 5, 2019 - My rep says he is...