permanent residence requirements

[marta cocchi]

I got my PR card last year (March 2017) and when I had the interview with the immigration officer I was told I need to spend in Canada 3 years out of 5 if I want to be able to renew my PR.
On the government website it says it's 2 years out of 5.
Which one is correct please?
Also, is it true that if I travel outside of Canada accompanied by my husband who is a Canadian citizen and my sponsor that time does not count as time spent outside the country?
Thank you.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I got my PR card last year (March 2017) and when I had the interview with the immigration officer I was told I need to spend in Canada 3 years out of 5 if I want to be able to renew my PR.
On the government website it says it's 2 years out of 5.
Which one is correct please?
Also, is it true that if I travel outside of Canada accompanied by my husband who is a Canadian citizen and my sponsor that time does not count as time spent outside the country?
Thank you.

2 out of 5.

Time spent outside of Canada with your Canadian spouse count towards the PR Residency Obligation but not towards the citizenship residency requirements.