Background, Language, Physical Presence and Prohibition.
Tracker - https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en
You will need AOR email to create account on it.
Renewing passport is not one of the criteria where IRCC expects you to contact them for after you submit your application.
If you still want to do webform is the way - https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx
You can submit the application according to your timezone. Processing office gets assigned based on your address. So they will understand that.
Apply with buffer so a day here and there should not cause any issues.