Wednesday 3 February 2016

What it Means to Be a Permanent Resident in Canada

Being a permanent resident in Canada is a privilege. Permanent residents are essentially citizens of other countries who have a permanent resident status but is not considered as a Canadian citizen. Even so, a permanent resident gains certain social benefits and rights once their status is confirmed. What exactly does it mean to be a permanent resident?

What You Can Do

As said earlier, permanent residents gain rights upon having their status confirmed. Here are some examples of what you can do as one:

-       Live, work or study anywhere in Canada
-       Get social benefits that Canadian citizens can also receive
-       Get access to excellent health care with the inclusion of health care coverage
-       Protection under the Canadian of Rights and Freedoms as well as Canadian Law

Additionally, permanent residents can also apply for Canadian citizenship provided that they meet the requirements. There are exceptions, however, as to what you can do. For instance, permanent residents cannot vote or run for political office. They also cannot apply for certain jobs that need a high-level security clearance. Also, they are required to pay taxes and respect Canadian Law like any citizen.

The PR Card

Permanent residents will be issued a permanent resident (PR) card as proof their residency when they travel outside Canada whether by airplane, bus, train, boat or a commercial vehicle. Upon re-entry to Canada, this will be needed to prove your status.

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