Yes, our faculty is anxious for the results as well. Our manager sent us an email stating that the delay also affects internal funding so the letters they send out regarding funding packages (usually by the end of May) will be further delayed.
Actually, according to http://www.sshrc.ca/site/apply-demande/program_descriptions-descriptions_de_programmes/fellowships/doctoral-doctorat-eng.aspx, B-list applications are not recommended for an award, at all. I think alternates fit into a different category.