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PR card is valid but residency obligation not met -- still can enter Canada?

NeoJ

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What are the chances that boarder agent would stop and revoke PR?

Also, changed nationality and PR card nationality is different from the current passport, lawyer suggested that it does not matter and no need to inform IRCC. Is that true?
 

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What are the chances that boarder agent would stop and revoke PR?

Also, changed nationality and PR card nationality is different from the current passport, lawyer suggested that it does not matter and no need to inform IRCC. Is that true?
PR card only has Canada linked. You will have to roll the dice.
 

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What are the chances that boarder agent would stop and revoke PR?

Also, changed nationality and PR card nationality is different from the current passport, lawyer suggested that it does not matter and no need to inform IRCC. Is that true?
You cannot be refused entry into Canada, even if you do not hold a valid PR card. You would need the card to return to Canada by a commercial carrier, though.

Having said that, if the CBSA officer sees, or otherwise determines, that you have NOT met the Residency Obligation to maintain PR status, he/she/they could issue a report that could lead to your status being revoked, but you would still be allowed to enter, pending a hearing.

Not sure about your second question.
 
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armoured

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Also, changed nationality and PR card nationality is different from the current passport, lawyer suggested that it does not matter and no need to inform IRCC. Is that true?
Yes, true. He may get asked about this at port of entry, nothing strange about it. If so, just tell the truth - changed nationality. On outside chance would be wise to keep a copy of the previous passport/nationality ID (even if already cancelled) just to demonstrate that he-is-he.

Note that quite often PRs at port of entry end up just showing/having their PR cards scanned, i.e. they may not even ask to see the (current) passport. Obviously more likely this will happen if the issue of residency obligation compliance comes up.