Key differences

People often get confused between Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) and Canadian Citizenship. Let's uncover the 3 major differences Canadian PR holders and Citizens, that you shoudl know. But first things first - let's make it clear that Canadian PR holders are citizens of another country but have been allowed PR status in Canada.

In fact, anyone who wants to become a Canadian Citizen, has to first become a Canadian PR holder. After meeting certain requirements such as residency requirements (3 years out of last 5 years), filing taxes in Canada, proving language skills, passing citizenship test and taking oath, one can become a citizen of Canada. As a Canadian Citizen, you will also get a passport for Canada.

Let's uncover the 3 major differences between Canadian Citizens and PR holders:

1) Right to vote or run for office

Canadian PR holders can not vote in elections or run for office. In fact, there are also restrictions on Canadian PR holders in running for high level security, government positions. However, Canadian Citizens can vote in elections and also run for office, without any restrictions.

2) PR Card vs Passport

While Canadian citizens hold passport of Canada, PR holders are the citizens of another country. Therefore, the visa free travel benefits that Canadian citizens enjoy, is not shared with the PR holders.

3) Residency requirements

Canadian citizens do not need to fulfill any requirements to stay in Canada. They can stay outside the country for as long as they like, yet continue to retain their citizenship. However, Canadian PR holders need to stay at least 2 years in every 5 year period in Canada to retain their PR status. Additionally, they need to stay in Canada for at least 3 years in a 5 year period, to apply for Citizenship.

Therefore, these are the major differences between PR status and Citizenship in Canada. While PR holders can enjoy majority of the benefits of being in Canada such as access to healthcare, education, and also pay taxes to the government, they still can not vote or run for public office, and also need to maintain residency requirements.

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