The email that you received after sending your application is not more that just a proof that your application was submitted successfully. Unfortunately, you can't link your application on IRCC until you receive your AOR which include your official application number.
I don't know where you live, but I was in the same situation two months ago. I submitted my PGWP from Quebec three days before my study visa expiration. Hopefully, I was able to renew my insurance card for six months until I get my full PGWP.
I have the same concern as you. I applied on May 27th, then received the working authorization letter on May 28th and not updates since almost two months. It’s frustrating, especially when your study visa has expired on May 31th…
Even whether the people from Quebec applied and then moved to Ontario or somewhere else, you don’t have the possibility to notify IRCC about your new situation. Indeed, having AOR is a commitment. I’m sorry if I’m wrong, but somebody said me that recently.
Btw, il existe un groupe Facebook regroupant les candidats francophones au programme temporaire. J’y participe activement, et une personne a reçu son AOR récemment (demande envoyée aux alentours du 20 mai). C’est assez random pour le moment, parce que j’ai l’impression que ces dernières ne sont...