I received the portal email today!!! after a GU. My timeline:
CEC In-Land from Ontario
ITA Received : May 20 2021
PR Application Submitted : July 18, 2021
AOR : July 18, 2021
Medicals Passed : Aug 18, 2021
BIM Collection Request : Aug 18, 2021
Portal Email: Oct 14
Waiting for Portal Credentials.