Finally got my 15% pre-payment loan amount from the Greener Homes Program (https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441). Timeline so far:
Application: Aug 17
Initial Contact from Inspector: Aug 11
Inspection: Sep 2
Inspection Accepted: Sep 30
Loan Application: Sep 30
Loan Approval & Acceptance : Nov 18
Loan Advance: Nov 25

Not a speedy program by any means but a really great program from the Canadian government