I think something might be being missed here ....
If PR has a long contract at Canada *say 4 to 5 years* & good money on offer then why would he not go ?
Apart from being out of sight out of mind regards SL Coaching you might also consider that it is a lifestyle choice, the U.K is in a $H!T€ state whereas Canada is very healthy & it could be very good at this time for his family.
If DB is to be believed, then PR aproached DB 2 years ago about taking the Canadian Head Coach job & that PR has also approached some of our senior players & coaching staff about going with him.
In summary, if this is true then PR always wanted to go & it is a done deal, which then throws all his previous comments into doubt.