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It clearly stated that you need a personal reference code to start a new application on temporary permit such as SP WP OWP PGWP....
I don’t have a reference code.
It’s odd
 
On CIC website online service
It clearly stated that you need a personal reference code to start a new application on temporary permit such as SP WP OWP PGWP....
I don’t have a reference code.
It’s odd
I deleted this one
Just in case of discrepancy
 
Yes, the questionnaire is how you create an application. IRCC didn't create an application for you - if you filled out the questionnaire, you created an application.

The questionnaire gives you the reference code.