Timeline
I checked my GCkey account on July 12,2023 and I saw "decision made". No message from the IRCC.
I called the IRCC on immediately, and the agent told me that a pre-portal email was sent to me on July 6, but I did not see it it. I sent a webform to them with no response. I saw the Ontario Portal email on this forum, and I sent my details to the email that since they did not invite me to portal, I was inviting myself. Ontario landing Office actioned my email and forwarded it to Montreal Office for further action.
On July 19, I received a email from Montreal Office asking for my details, height, eye colour, date of last entry etc.. I replied it immediately. Then I started waiting for Portal 2. On July 26, I got another email from the Montreal Office with the same Portal 1 request. I also replied immediately. Then I started firing them with reminders with no autoresponse.
On August 4, I received a message from the IRCC that a PR confirmation link has been created for me on the portal I used to submit my permanent residence application. I login to.my account, and I saw the link. I replied on Sunday, August 6 with my photo and other requirements. Then today, I got my ECOPR.