Dear Aspirant,

Yes you've heard it right. The visas are getting delayed due to such high number of applicants. They have also announced a task force that is helping them clearing out visas of applicants as soon as possible. As you are a student and would apply for student visa there is a high chance of getting your visa as student visas gets a priority, and if you submit everything according to the requirements and make no mistakes by any chance. Also you should apply way to early and not at the last moment, if you are all ready to go for Canada.