Benefits

As a permanent resident you can choose to become a citizen of Canada and therefor to enjoy obvious privileges once you are granted it. Here are the most important benefits:
* -  Unlike permanent residentship, citizenship is not affected by your absence from the country. You can live outside of Canada without loosing your citizenship. You cannot be deported from (except in rare cases, like violation of certain laws) or denied entry into Canada.
* - In accordance with the principles of NAFTA (North American Trade Agreement) the citizens of Canada can take advantage in facilitated admission into the USA and Mexico for with work and business intentions.
* - You can be employed or acquire business in any of the territories of the country.
* - You can travel easily and without hassle to most of the countries of the world without going through timely and costly visa procedures. You also receive help and asisstance from Canadian embassies abroad.
* - And you can participate in the political life of the country by voting in elections and being able to run for elected posts.