Can i travel to Canada when I havent been to Canada since 2019 ?
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Absolutely. You cannot be denied entry, BUT...if the border officer suspects that you will not be able to meet the Residency Obligation of a minimum of 730 days in Canada for every rolling 5 year period, they can create a report that could lead to a formal investigation that could lead to your PR status being revoked.
While no-one can say exactly what will happen, it seems that they are being relatively lenient at the border, at least for those with relatively small periods of non-compliance (which in your case is only four months, if I calc'd correctly).
You may get asked why you were delayed, saying something related to covid is not a bad idea. Plus whatever other reasons you may have. Don't go into a lot of detail, just answer truthfully and briefly.
Note: 'might have issues after this particular travel' - yes, keep in mind you will be out of compliance for at least two years. No problem IN Canada - but at any point if you travel you could be reported on re-entry. The most prudent thing is to return to Canada and remain, or at least travel as little as possible, until you are back in compliance.
If your lifestyle/work/family requires frequent travel and long periods out of Canada, that is going to be a serious ongoing risk.
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