Music hello and welcome to the permanent resident card information video in 2024 the Canadian government introduced the permanent resident card as the identity document for all Canadian permanent residents regardless of when you became a permanent resident this is now the official proof of your status as a landed immigrant in Canada in this video we will be looking at the permanent resident card the purpose of it how new permanent residents arriving in Canada obtained this card replacing or renewing a permanent resident card and what if you need your permanent resident card or an urgent basis last but not least if you lose your permanent resident card outside of Canada what you can do about it so what exactly is the permanent resident card the new card is a document with enhanced security features making it difficult to forge the card only serves as an identity document it notifies Canadian authorities of your status within Canada permanent resident cards are valid for five years and can be renewed as long as you meet the residency obligation so what is the purpose of the permanent resident card a permanent resident card only serves the purpose to identify the person named on the card as a permanent resident of Canada some government agencies will accept it so that you may qualify for some government programs such as Social Insurance or healthcare the card however is not a travel document you cannot enter any foreign country with your permanent resident card you will still need to use your passport and any visa that is required however when you enter Canada you must present your permanent resident card to Canadian authorities how do newly landed immigrants obtain their permanent resident card for newly landed immigrants people who just arrived in Canada...