When the Canadian Maple Leaf Card is replaced, there are no obvious changes in the latest relevant policies. It is still implemented in accordance with the previous replacement regulations. The following is some key information about the replacement of the Maple Leaf Card and the corresponding conditions:

In the five years before applying to replace the Maple Leaf Card, you must meet the requirement of actually living in Canada for two years, that is, 730 days. This is intended to ensure that card holders have continuous residence and living status in Canada.

Accompanying a Canadian spouse, or working for a Canadian company or the Canadian government outside Canada: If the cardholder has accompanied his Canadian spouse to live abroad for five years, or works full-time for a Canadian company or government agency abroad, these periods of time can also be counted as residence time.

When submitting an application, the cardholder must submit an application for card replacement to the Immigration Bureau within six months before the Maple Leaf Card is about to expire. This application needs to include a complete application form and all necessary supporting documents.

First, the Immigration Bureau will review the application, and then confirm whether the applicant meets the replacement conditions, which includes verification of the applicant's residence time, identity information, etc.

To receive a new Maple Leaf Card, if the application is approved, the Immigration Bureau will notify the applicant to collect it. The new card is generally valid for five years.

It should be clearly noted that the Maple Leaf Card is used to prove the permanent resident status of Canada. Even if the Maple Leaf Card has expired, it does not mean that the person holding the card has lost his permanent resident status. However, in order to maintain legal status and enjoy relevant rights and interests, Maple Leaf Card holders should still replace expired Maple Leaf Cards in a timely manner.

In addition, when cardholders enter or exit Canada, they must present a valid Maple Leaf Card to prove their permanent resident status. If your Maple Leaf Card expires or is lost, it may cause inconvenience when traveling into and out of Canada. Therefore, it is recommended that cardholders make advance plans and go through the procedures for replacement or reissue of Maple Leaf Cards in a timely manner.