I had a visitor visa, however that visa had expired prior to I became a PR. Also, when I stayed in Canada on that visitor visa, for travel, tourism, and stays etc, that was before the 5 year eligibility period. Do i still need to mention it as per the above situation in the physical presence section. The canada citizenship application form is asking for the following:
During your 5-year eligibility period, did you have a valid temporary resident status before becoming a permanent resident?
Temporary resident meaning
A foreign national who is in Canada legally for a short period. Temporary residents include students, foreign workers and visitors, such as tourists.
Study permit: A document issued by IRCC that authorizes a foreign national to study at an educational institution in Canada for the duration of the program of study.
Work permit: A document issued by IRCC that authorizes a person to work legally in Canada.
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that we stick in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
During your 5-year eligibility period, did you have a valid temporary resident status before becoming a permanent resident?
Temporary resident meaning
A foreign national who is in Canada legally for a short period. Temporary residents include students, foreign workers and visitors, such as tourists.
Study permit: A document issued by IRCC that authorizes a foreign national to study at an educational institution in Canada for the duration of the program of study.
Work permit: A document issued by IRCC that authorizes a person to work legally in Canada.
A visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa) is an official document that we stick in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada.
