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:
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Live, work or study anywhere in
Canada
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Get social benefits that Canadian
citizens can also receive
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Get access to excellent health care
with the inclusion of health care coverage
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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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