Citizenship: Permanent Residents

Permanent residents: Residency: Permanent residents would have to maintain a physical presence in Canada for four years within six years before applying for citizenship. That would include spending a minimum of 183 days in the country per year in four out of six years. Currently, immigrants need to reside in Canada for three out of four years, according to 660 News. Taxes: Adult applicants would have to file Canadian income taxes to be eligible for citizenship, a requirement which currently doesnt exist and The Conservative government has proposed a significant revamp of Canadas Citizenship Act. Here are some of the key changes that were announced Thursday. Language and knowledge: Permanent residents aged 14 to 64 would have to meet official language requirements and pass a test before getting citizenship, compared to the current range of those aged 18-54. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.