Should I apply for PR Card or Citizenship?

[Jade]

I landed in Canada in July 2000 and then after two weeks I left Canada for 1 year with returning permit. From July 2001 I have been living in Canada. I would like to know if I am qualified to apply for citizenship in July 2003, or I have to apply for PR card, and wait until 2004 when I stay in Canada physically for 3 years and then apply for citizenship?
Hope to get help form one who has similar experience. Thank you in advance.

 

[Anaconda]

u ahve to be physically living inside canada for 3 years to be qualified for citizenship.

 

[Jade]

Thanks!