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Leaving Canada as a Permanent Resident: How Time Abroad Affects Your PR and Citizenship

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Record numbers of PRs left Canada in 2026. Time abroad counts against the 730-day residency obligation and your path to citizenship. What counts toward your days, how to protect PR status if you must leave, and the departure-tax angle.

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