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Will any time I’ve spent outside of Canada due to Covid 19 count toward the physical presence requirement when applying for citizenship next year?
 
Will any time I’ve spent outside of Canada due to Covid 19 count toward the physical presence requirement when applying for citizenship next year?

IRCC has not announced any exceptions to citizenship residency requirements and is very unlikely to, so don't expect the time to count.
 
Will any time I’ve spent outside of Canada due to Covid 19 count toward the physical presence requirement when applying for citizenship next year?
Will any time I’ve spent outside of Canada due to Covid 19 count toward the physical presence requirement when applying for citizenship next year?
New citizenship applications
We’re still accepting new citizenship applications.

Time you’ve lived in Canada (physical presence)
Extra days spent abroad due to COVID-19 will not count as days in Canada. You must still meet the physical presence requirement for your citizenship application.
 
Will any time I’ve spent outside of Canada due to Covid 19 count toward the physical presence requirement when applying for citizenship next year?

No.
 
No, because as a PR, you can still enter Canada, nothing to prevent you from entering here.
 
Will any time I’ve spent outside of Canada due to Covid 19 count toward the physical presence requirement when applying for citizenship next year?
NO, this question is already answered on IRCC twitter