What is a Permanent Residence Travel Document (PRTD) for Canada?

A PRTD is a travel document that permanent residents can use to re-enter Canada

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Newcomers can use this document if they are permanent residents

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It is usually only valid for single use

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It can also be used in a case where permanent residents do not have a valid PR card to show their status

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They can use it if they are outside of Canada

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It can also be used in a case where newcomers will return to Canada by air, boat, bus or train

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