First of all, it is very important for you to understand that there is nothing like a green card in Canada. The term “green card” is used in the United States of America, and even there, the card that you get is not green in color. So, basically, the term is a misnomer. Still, people often use this term in the context of Canada as well; I will also use the same in this article to make things look less complex. Canada generally gives permits for temporary stay on specific grounds, but still, there can be several grounds on which a person can apply for permanent residency in this country. Following is a brief rundown on how to go about it.