[header] How to apply for permanent residence in canada [title] Apply for permanent residence if you want to stay in canada indefinitely. [step] Permanent residence is a good option for students or temporary workers in canada who want to stay in the country permanently. Permanent residence allows you to access basic social services in canada like healthcare. 
It also makes it legal for you to live and work in the country. As a permanent resident, you do not have to give up citizenship in other countries, allowing you to still have legal ties to your homeland.