Thank you for responding back and clarifying.No, you dont have to explicitly apply for PR card. I hope the border officer retained your CoPR copy with photo.
Did you provide address for PR card delivery ? Also did you link PR card application to GCkey ?
Yes, the border officer did collect a copy of the CoPR with the photo. In the process, I did provide an Alberta address (out of BC) and I was told I'd receive the card in about 6 weeks.
Sorry, do I have to link the PR card application to GCKey? I'm not sure how/who'd initiate the PR card application, hence my first question if I had to explicitly apply for the PR card.