PR Residency requirements doubt

[prasquants]

Hello,

I have a question on PR RO I could use your help on:

I became a PR early this January and have been outside Canada since. Now, I am planning to move back to Canada late next year (Dec 2020 or Jan 2021); My concern is, what happens if residency requirements change in the next few years. i.e from the current 2/5 years to 3/5 years, for instance.

If I stayed out of Canada for about 2.5 years and moved back, and RO requirements change later, I could potentially be in a situation where I do not meet the stay requirements when the time comes for PR renewal. Am I correct with this interpretation?. This has been confusing me a little bit off late as some of my acquaintances gave a heads up that RO could change potentially if Conversatives win this election, etc.

Would greatly appreciate your inputs on this topic!. Many thanks!!

 

[Buletruck]

You would be correct. The law could change at the time it is passed and there may not be any “grandfather” clause to allow for those who planned on 2/5. The intent of permanent residence is for you to reside in Canada.
That said, I don’t feel that change is particularly high on the conservatives agenda. They seem focused on refugee border crossings (as are the liberals).