Becoming a permanent resident of Canada after successfully appearing for the citizenship practice test has a whole range of benefits. Canada grants a number of benefits to its residents and all of these can be availed. Permanent residents are allowed to travel freely across the country and reside wherever they prefer to.
Becoming a resident of Canada after attaining citizenship by passing the citizenship practice test allows one to avail the same benefits as permanent residents. A resident is entitled to a card which he or she can produce to avail the numerous social welfare benefits which are meted out by the Canadian government.
Apart from social welfare schemes, residents who have attained residency after appearing for the citizenship practice test also has access to rights of an ordinary citizen. The rights and basic freedom available to every Canadian citizen is also accessible to those who have immigrated and become citizens of Canada.