Canada has accepted large number of immigrants on a yearly basis so the rush to apply while you qualify while not actually being ready to move doesn't make sense.
You should be aware that you need to be compliant with your RO to sponsor spouses or children who are not PRs.
Canuck78 I respect your view because you're an established member of this forum and your posts and time you've spent here helping and assisting people is invaluable.
But I must concur with the other member's words, sometimes situations change and sadly life doesn't give you any warning, so your best intentions of moving sooner or when you receive your PR may unfortunately be out of your hands.
As for playing the system....again not the best choice of words to use really, I myself had stayed outside of Canada longer than I should've because of situations that occurred beyond my control, I was fortunate that I didn't get reported at the border and I've stayed for 3 years continuously, brought a house, have a job and a newborn daughter....so if this was playing the game or wasting time in not coming earlier my sincere apologies.
I left a great life in the UK to come to Canada to not only build a life for me and my family but to also help Canada grow and contribute to making it become an even more stronger and successful country than it currently is.
My words here aren't an attack or anything on yourself, but please be a little bit more sympathetic and accommodating towards other people's concerns or issues, whether they have been self inflicted or not.
As I said in my opening statement, I do value highly your input because without individuals like yourself many people in this forum would truly be lost, but your execution and expression needs some work Sir.