I am a "CGA,CPA pending issue of permit" in Quebec. This is an unique status in Quebec, which means you cannot get the license only because of the French.
As we were told by CGA before the merging, we can stay at this status no time limit (not subject to the 5 year limit). Now it was changed because of the new CPA. Our file is CLOSED if we cannot pass the French exam within the 5 years start with the registration with CGA. When I called the order, the lady told me that the old rule was from CGA, and CPA would not respect it. Hope my experience will help you make the decision.
As we were told by CGA before the merging, we can stay at this status no time limit (not subject to the 5 year limit). Now it was changed because of the new CPA. Our file is CLOSED if we cannot pass the French exam within the 5 years start with the registration with CGA. When I called the order, the lady told me that the old rule was from CGA, and CPA would not respect it. Hope my experience will help you make the decision.