I get a lot of calls at the office asking me how long it will take before CPP decides on either the application or the request for reconsideration.

I have been able to make some calls and I have found out the approximate processing times.

British Columbia Region - Initial Appliation - 25 weeks processing time - Reconsideration - 20 weeks processing time.

Manitoba and Saskatchewan - Initial Application - 20 weeks processing time - Reconsideration - 14 weeks processing time.

Alberta - Initial Application - 26 weeks processing time - Reconsideration - 16-18 weeks processing time.

Ontatio - Intial Appication - 120 days processing time - Reconsideration - 120 days processing time.

I am sorry I do not know the Atlantic Regions.

Also these time spans are averages - they fluctuate according to work loads and whether or not CPP is developing your file by collecting additional information.  Note if CPP is developing your file that is a good thing - as it is an applicant's responsibility to establish disabiity - so if the feds are looking into it is not just a straight out denial.

Finally back in the office for three straight weeks - looking forward to catching up and returning calls. Wishing it was spring already.