The challenge is with CIPO. They need to get the IT frameworks in place to enable them to do it.
I believe there are a couple of other challenges they have to deal with. There were some changes to the fee structure, which I believe they're moving forward with now. This will enable them to charge certain fees to disincentivize some types of behaviour, as other countries have done as well. Then they will be prepared to have those treaties come into force.
I agree with you. It's high time for that to get done. It's on the top of the agenda for the current commissioner at CIPO. It's their top priority.