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The Permanent Resident Card is the official proof of your status as a permanent resident in Canada.9 J) m# M* d4 ~' Q
, M4 [0 {* j4 BFrequently asked questions: 4 |3 p* o8 {) Z& g2 _4 nPermanent Resident Card. L) k- T t# d4 c/ V
Do current Permanent Resident Card holders have to apply to get a new card?/ L6 h8 m# O3 W8 I* n* Q2 q% x' l. V
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.