Landed on Feb 16, 2021; I sent my photos to Ottawa in April, didn't receive any acknowledgement, Linked my paper application to My CIC account in July. Nov 8, notice in MyCIC account that application is approved.
Yes, I'm in Ottawa. I submitted an outland application and once it was approved I was advised to send PP to Ottawa. I was just worried that my PP may be lost but now I can patiently wait.
Did CPC Ottawa confirm receipt of your passport and photos? I sent mine and the tracker shows delivered on Jan 15th but still haven't heard anything back..