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Permanent residence

Permanent residence is a status for people who have immigrated to Canada but are not Canadian citizens. PR status is obtained through specific immigration pathways, not through a generic application.

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Canada permanent residence pathways

Compare Canadian permanent residence routes and learn what facts to organize before creating your CanPath assessment. Localized public guidance for canada permanent residence before creating a CanPath account.

Comment immigrer au Canada

Learn how to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, PNPs, work, study, family sponsorship, and other pathways, then create a CanPath account to save your assessment. Localized public guidance for immigrate to canada before creating a CanPath account.