Applied May 11, checked for updates a few times a week until today (July 30) about 2.5 months later, where it still showed "pending review" and I was slowly losing it.

Checked FT (again) for advice, and called the Canadian Nexus processing center as suggested because anything beyond 1 to 1.5 months seems excessive based on reports. Lady said she would resend it to the verification department in case my application was forgotten, and advised to call back tomorrow as she agreed it was taking longer than usual. Checked GOES website about half an hour after the call (you never know!) which showed conditionally approved! Better yet, I was able to secure an interview tomorrow in YUL.

Just wanted to thank FT! Who knows how long I would have waited uselessly otherwise...