Permanent Residence Canada — Complete 2026 Guide

Want to settle permanently in Canada? Discover the most popular pathways to permanent residence: Express Entry, family sponsorship, and provincial programs. Maximize your chances with a regulated consultant.

What is Permanent Residence?

Permanent residence (PR) allows you to live, work, and study in Canada permanently. Permanent residents enjoy most of the rights of Canadian citizens, except voting rights and access to certain government jobs.

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Health Insurance

Access to public healthcare

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Free Education

Free public school for children

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Path to Citizenship

Eligible after meeting residency requirements

Main Pathways to PR

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Express Entry (Federal System)

Application management system for skilled workers. The fastest: 6-7 months on average.

3 Programs under Express Entry:

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program - For professionals with experience
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program - For technical trades
  • Canadian Experience Class - For those who worked/studied in Canada
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Quebec Permanent Residence

Step-by-step process to settle permanently in Quebec.

Step 1: Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)

Obtained from the Quebec government via QSWP (Arrima system).

Step 2: Federal Permanent Residence

Once CSQ is obtained, submit your PR application to IRCC.

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Family Sponsorship

If you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, they can sponsor you.

  • Spouse/common-law partner
  • Dependent children
  • Parents and grandparents
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Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Each province has its own programs to attract immigrants meeting their economic needs.

A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score in Express Entry, virtually guaranteeing an invitation.

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