How to enter Canada without a PR card

if you do not have a PR card and you are outside of Canada and need to return back

or first time coming to Canada as Permanent Resident

but to apply for a PR card you must be in Canada to apply for a PR card click here

if you have changed your status but did not change your TRV and you have a valid TRV for another status (click here if you need to apply for a new TRV visa stamp)

then also you can travel but must keep all documents that can confirm your current immigration status

okay so if you are PR and outside of Canada need to return back 

then you must apply for (PRTD) permanent resident travel document 

If you’re outside Canada and don’t have a valid PR card, you need a (PRTD) to return to Canada. You can only apply for a PRTD from outside Canada. If you try to return to Canada without a PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to take your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.

how to apply PRTD

you need to fill following forms

Application for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (IMM 5524)

fill the application form click here to get the application form IMM5525

if you are not able to open this form  and the following error message is on the screen

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)

if you are not applying by your self then you have to fill  imm5476

For information about acceptable proof of status and employment,

Required Documents

see to the Document Checklist (IMM 5627) (PDF, 1.51MB).