Can I leave Canada after I applied for PR card renewal and citizenship?

[chihim1992]

Hi, I'm a student that landed in 2012 March, I stayed in Canada after that, I only left Canada once in 2014 for a break (about 5months).
I will be finishing my degree this April and I would like to leave Canada after that, but my pr card is expired.
I had applied the renewal for my pr card and also citzenship, however, I don't think that I will be able to get my pr card in April.
I might need to come back to Canada in the future for the citzenship test, so, what should I do? should I apply for PRTD?
Thanks!

 

[ContactFront]

Yes you can leave and yes you need to apply for PRTD.
Alternatively, if you can legally enter US, fly to US and drive across the border in a private vehicle with your passport and CoPR.