' `+ _# ~+ C' h; g6 p* P3 aThe Permanent Resident Card is the official proof of your status as a permanent resident in Canada.5 s) [4 o; ^& ~
: O; D5 n: i/ T( X+ L: {, J) U6 i$ L! vFrequently asked questions:6 t0 J' {- S# D3 Y8 C' j
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Do current Permanent Resident Card holders have to apply to get a new card? 9 G7 h S# F- m, s1 u* ^: _$ _No. Current permanent residents only need to get a new card when their existing Permanent Resident Card expires. In the meantime, their existing card is still valid.