yeah you are right, but in my case, im from iran, and canada has no politic relation with Iran nor does Iran,they dont have any embassies, so basically they dont have any connections, the thing is i asked the agent from CBSA over the phone that claimed refugee and now im on my pr, can i use my passport, she literally said yes there is no issue.but i forgot to ask whether i can renew it or not.and in order to renew my passport, i have to mail to Pakistan's embassy in Washingtonian, I am just confused.someone here emailed IRC and asked them the same question and im waiting for their explanation.
Unfortunately most agents over the phobe dont even have the legal details and they’ll simply go on your way. I called CBSA one day, i had a guy with very heavy accent and i regret why i phoned to ask, it was waste of time and the information was wrong...
back to your situation, i understand the confusion but worst case come, you wont use that as an excuse when Minister apply for cessation. I had a case where someone’s Citizenship applicatiob was stalled because of that, to find out later Minister will apply for cessation...it is the Same Law firm represented poor guy that i retained their service, and my lawyer was very clear;
1. Do not use your passport, wait until you become a citizen
2. Do not re-avail
3. Do not re-establish, even mentioned building a new house home/ or buying one can be interpreted as reestablish
4. Do not renew the passport ( if we both agree on this, why we have doubt to use it )...
But im not in your situation, but just an advice what may happen