Hi johnphp, assuming you are applying outland, please see below the approximate timeline... stage 1 sponsorship approval takes about 75 days and they're still working on applications received on January 18, 2012.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp
You may also check the threads for other forum members who applied around the time you file yours:
Jan2012:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/january-2012-applicants-join-here-t92925.0.html
Feb2012:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/february-2012-applicants-join-here-t97485.0.html