http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5445ETOC.asp
If you were outside Canada for 1095 days or more in the past five years
If applicable:
proof of your relationship to the Canadian citizen you accompanied abroad and proof of his or her citizenship; and
proof that your Canadian citizen spouse was outside Canada with you; or
proof of your full-time employment to a Canadian business abroad
If you were accompanying a permanent resident of Canada working for a Canadian business abroad:
proof of your relationship to this person
proof of his or her full-time employment
proof of his or her permanent resident status
For more information, see Appendix A - Residency Obligation.
Appendix A: Residency obligation
Minimum residency obligations
You must meet the residency obligation to obtain a Permanent Resident Card.
If you have been a permanent resident for Five (5) years or more
you must have been physically present in Canada for a minimum of 730 days within the past five (5) years.
If you have been a permanent resident for less than five (5) years
you must show that you will be able to meet the minimum of 730 days physical presence in Canada at the five (5)-year mark.
