Bulk Permit Application, page-15

I think the key paragraph from that link would be this one:

"The resulting permitting backlog was recognized in 2011. Temporary contingency funding of $31 million over 3 years (2011-2013) was found by the province to hire staff to bring offices up to complement resulting in the backlog being reduced from 110 to 55 days"

Gives some indication on how long permits take to get approval once they are under review.