The difference between Canadian permanent residents and citizens

The previous Huawei incident suddenly brought the country of Canada into everyone’s field of vision. Canada and the United States both belong to the North American region. The two countries are geographically adjacent and both are capitalist developed countries. Canada has a stable society, a developed economy, and high social welfare. These conditions have also made the Maple Leaf Card popular among Chinese people.

What is the difference between Canadian permanent residents and citizens?

Reply: Canadian permanent residents and citizens enjoy the same rights and social benefits, such as medical insurance, free primary and secondary education, After obtaining a Canadian permanent resident, you will enjoy basically the same rights as Canadian citizens, except for the following 3 rights:

1. Permanent residents do not have the right to vote and be elected;

2. Permanent residents cannot have a Canadian passport, because a passport can only be issued to you after you obtain Canadian citizenship;

3. Permanent residents may be deported from Canada if they commit a crime.

What are the requirements for becoming a permanent resident of Canada?

Reply: The requirements for becoming a permanent resident of Canada largely depend on the length of residence in Canada. According to the residency obligations of Canadian permanent residents: Obtaining a permanent resident card (also known as Maple Leaf Card or PR card) must comply with the residency obligations. If you have been a permanent resident for 5 years or more, you must have been in Canada within the past 5 years. If you have been a permanent resident for less than 5 years, you must meet the requirement of staying for at least 730 days within 5 years.

Extended reading:

Whether you are applying for a Maple Leaf Card for the first time or reapplying for a second Maple Leaf Card after five years, you must pass the "residency test". Those with permanent resident status in Canada must fulfill their residency obligations for more than 730 days in any five-year period. If they have not lived for 730 days in any five-year period after landing, they need to fulfill their residency obligations for more than 730 days in any five-year period.

1. Advantages of Canadian permanent residents

(1) Except for certain positions related to state secrets, permanent residents can be employed by any company.

(2) You can travel freely between China and Canada without any formalities.

(3) Canadian permanent residents enjoy basically the same rights as Canadian citizens, except that they cannot participate in political elections.

2. Rights of Canadian Citizens

Canadian citizens mainly enjoy the following rights (CitizenshipRights):

(1) Be protected by Canadian laws and enjoy the law Everyone has equal rights before them.

(2) The right to participate in all political activities.

(3) The right to enter, remain or leave Canada.

(4) The right to freely choose occupation and place of residence.

(5) Enjoy the right to education in minority languages.

(6) Free primary and secondary education, free vocational training, social insurance benefits and priority in applying for certain forms of education funding.

(7) The right to have dual nationality: Immigrants who get a Maple Leaf Card are permanent residents and are Chinese nationals. They can travel back and forth between China and Canada at will. However, if they hold a Chinese passport and become a Canadian citizen after residing there, they can Holding a Canadian passport allows dual citizenship.