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What is the difference between a permanent resident and a Canadian citizen?

April 26, 2017Canadian Citizen difference PERMANENT resident

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What is the difference between a permanent resident and a Canadian citizen?

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Permanent residents / landed immigrants have the same rights and privileges as Canadian citizens (i.e. free health care, free elementary and secondary education etc.). However, permanent residents cannot vote and cannot hold a Canadian passport.