What's the difference between holding a green card and having a nationality in Canada?

Canadian green card, namely Canadian maple leaf card, is a document issued by Canada to immigrants with permanent residency in Canada. Having a Canadian maple leaf card means that you have permanent residency in Canada.

Canadian naturalization refers to applying for Canadian citizenship, renouncing China citizenship, becoming a Canadian citizen, holding a Canadian passport and a Canadian identity card, and enjoying all the rights of a Canadian citizen.

Difference 1. The first direct difference between Canadian maple leaf card and naturalization lies in the difference of identity. Canadian maple leaf card holder is a permanent resident of Canada, still a citizen of China, holding a China passport, and a foreigner in Canada. Canadian naturalization means becoming a Canadian citizen and belonging to Canadians.

Difference two. The second direct difference between Canadian maple leaf card and naturalization lies in the different rights enjoyed. Different identities are destined to enjoy different rights and treatments.