Travelling within Canada, despite not meeting residency obligations

[Bethjo]

Hello!

A bit of background, I 'landed' in 2009, however returned to the UK after 3 weeks as I decided it was better for me to complete my studies in England. I returned to Canada in September last year. By the time my residency expires in November, I will have only been in the country for around 380 days. Please note that nobody seemed to bat an eye when I arrived back in Canada in 2013, and when I went to collect my goods at the border agency, the agent did not report the fact that I had such an extensive spell outside of the country.

I have been trawling this forum extensively (I can never get through to speak to anyone at CIC) and noticed that, so long as I stay in the country for 730 days and avoid immigration, I will not risk being removed due to not meeting the residency requirement. BUT, am I safe travelling within the country via airplane? My boyfriend and I are planning a trip from Edmonton to Toronto, but I don't want to risk getting thrown out of the country. I'd rather stay here than return home. Any help is much appreciated.

 

[Leon]

You shouldn't have a problem travelling inside Canada. No passport or PR card is required for domestic flights. Just ID.

 

[Bethjo]

Thanks for the speedy reply Leon! One of the carriers stated that foreign nationals needed passport and PR card, but I suppose for all intents and purposes, a PR is more leaning towards a citizen? Seeing as I have my Canadian driver's license etc?

 

[Alurra71]

Thanks for the speedy reply Leon! One of the carriers stated that foreign nationals needed passport and PR card, but I suppose for all intents and purposes, a PR is more leaning towards a citizen? Seeing as I have my Canadian driver's license etc?

The only time you would need your passport and PR Card would be if you were actually leaving the country. I am not sure what this carrier was even talking about. Unless your flight leaves Canada and lands in the US before continuing on I don't see why you would even require a passport for travel INSIDE of the country.

 

[Matt the Aussie]

The only time you would need your passport and PR Card would be if you were actually leaving the country. I am not sure what this carrier was even talking about. Unless your flight leaves Canada and lands in the US before continuing on I don't see why you would even require a passport for travel INSIDE of the country.

Second this. You need photo ID to prove you are who the ticket is issued to - that's it. I've travelled using my driver's license within Canada.