The SINP application guide doesn't state this explicitly unlike the OOPNP guide which states that MCIIT will process 80% of applications within 90 days. I guess SINP will be similar to that.
I don't think so. Some applicants for OOPNP already have received a nomination but the applicants for SINP still got none. I suppose SINP will take longer to review the applications.
Ontario requires a fee, maybe it's one more reason for quicker processing of applications.