12#palmer 1 C4 M' S l5 H( \) D( o8 x$ b 5 T) x. o5 e) R; p) i9 g1 S. _The Permanent Resident Card is the official proof of your status as a permanent resident in Canada. u" E: ~: j4 c9 K O# j * S, F' Q+ z5 m ]2 h& d( L/ ?Frequently asked questions: $ M1 |) @0 G aPermanent Resident Card% e) h% C: U3 J8 J! B& k
Do current Permanent Resident Card holders have to apply to get a new card? , o6 M8 w" O7 N5 J: ^; N4 ]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.