"The only stupid question is the one you don't or never ask"
Yes, that is PAL.
Regarding Bio, what does your GCKey show? The new policy might not apply to you (but I am just guessing here...).
Welcome to the "PAL" club! (Same goes to others who received PAL recently). But I would like to clarify that, because one did not receive PAL doesn't mean they are disapproved. My friend did not receive PAL and he was approved, same Non-EE PNP applicant. So, don't worry too much about PAL.
Good luck to everyone!