This wasn't any regular piece of plastic, it was her permanent resident card. It was the same pride I had felt some years ago when I became a permanent resident of Canada. The argument I often encounter is that the responsibilities of a citizen are far greater than that of a permanent resident. I, much like the thousands of temporary and permanent residents calling Newfoundland and Labrador home, diligently continue to pay taxes, respecting all Canadian laws at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. The argument I often encounter is that the responsibilities of a citizen are far greater than that of a permanent resident.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2019 10:30 UTC