-On a work permit, unless it's an open work permit, you can only work for one employer, it's a big hassle for you to change jobs because you would need an LMO which could be denied.
-You have to apply to extend your work permit every couple of years which could be denied.
-Even though EI seems to be changing now to the benefits of TFW's, it has often been the case that they have been refused benefits when laid off.
-If you want to buy real estate, you will be asked for a higher down payment and it may be harder for you to get a mortgage.
+As a PR, you can work almost anywhere. Only a handful of government jobs might not be accessible to you.
+If you study, you pay the same fees as a citizen, much lower than students on study permits.
-You can not vote
-You have to meet the residency requirements of 2 in every 5 years in Canada
-If you commit a crime, you may lose your PR and get deported.
-You will still need visas to practically every country you needed a visa to go to before.
-If you have a baby outside Canada and need to sponsor it or you want to sponsor a spouse, you need to be in Canada to do it and may have to be separated from your family because of that.
+As a citizen, you can work anywhere.
+You can vote
+You can leave as long as you like and always come back
+If you commit a crime, you will not be deported
+If you have a baby outside Canada, your baby will get Canadian citizenship automatically and if you marry and want to sponsor your spouse, you do not have to be in Canada to do it.
