A Canadian permanent resident is a citizen of another country who has been granted permission

to live in Canada as a permanent resident. Once a person has permanent resident status, they have

the right to live and work anywhere in the country.
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Permanent residents receive a significant number of benefits in Canada, including access to healthcare

and social services, the right to live, work, and study anywhere in Canada, and protection under Canadian law.
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As well, after being a permanent resident for a certain amount of time, permanent residents are eligible to apply

to become Canadian citizens! Notably, Canadian permanent residents do not have the right to vote in Canadian elections.