Old or new PR, citizen ,there’s no difference. The rules are the same for everyone , so thinking that they are specific for PR is ridiculous. Per your postings you landed back in 2017, you’re not new anymore . If you elected to stay out of the country all this time , that was your choice . You chose to only stay a few months , soft land , and then leave . Bringing up how the clock is ticking on your PR obligations is beyond belief .You’re bringing up the cost of PR now ?
You stated in another posting you have investments ? If you have investments, why would you even expect to have the Government pick up your tab during quarantine ? It’s unfair , and ironic to say the least , that someone who chose to stay out of the country all this time, to work mind you , is now complaining when it was there choice all along
Guess people who were pushing the envelope on soft landing and then timing their return to the very last moment , never thought of a pandemic occurring to throw a wrench into their plans. You have nothing to complain about