12#palmer 6 F1 Y& S# a. C , ? V$ x1 x8 GThe Permanent Resident Card is the official proof of your status as a permanent resident in Canada. 4 ]' _: M' z' B $ n: z* U0 {) ?1 zFrequently asked questions:' H# i w @7 Y4 {/ [; V
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Do current Permanent Resident Card holders have to apply to get a new card? 8 {: |& F& l2 P' D* GNo. 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.