Good to know that CSQ expiring has no effect. I looked it up, there is no impact on the application so long as the application is submitted prior expiry of the CSQ which is moot considering when applying for sponsorship with Quebec as the destination you apply for sponsorship federally first.
If you look at timelines there are applications for family reunification completed all through the year. Hence, would be very unlikely the quota is met by feb/mar.
Could you please provide guidance on where I can find the timelines for the Family Class? Are there any reputable forums you recommend? Additionally, how can I determine which office or location is currently processing my application? There seems to be a lack of information regarding the number of approved QC applications pending with IRCC. I suspect that due to the surge in applications and quota requirements, IRCC keep extending the processing time for QC applicants, although this observation also apply to other application types as well. I am not familiar with the abbreviations people are using in their timelines guide me what would be next steps for my application if I do not move my file destination from Montreal?