I think, if I understand your question correctly, you are talking about people who are permanent residents who leave for a certain amount of time and lose their permanent residency card. I think there is, as part of being a permanent resident in Canada, an obligation to fulfill a residency requirement in this country. If you don't meet those obligations, then there is a risk you would lose that permanent residency, and I think that's important because we want PRs to be here contributing to our economic well-being and our cultural well-being.
But I would say there is a recourse mechanism so that if someone wanted to either dispute the fact that they did not maintain residence or they have a good reason.... For instance, during COVID, there were decisions made where people had to go back to their home countries for a period of time and then because of border closures.... I think there are some flexibilities in the system and an opportunity for recourse if someone gets a decision that is maybe unfavourable to their PR.
But there is a requirement as a permanent resident in Canada to live in Canada for a particular amount of time to keep your status as a permanent resident.