Canada Citizenship FAQ
What is the half-credit?
Days you were in Canada BEFORE becoming a PR count as 0.5 each, capped at 365 such days (up to 182 credited days).
Are departure and return days counted?
Yes — per IRCC, days you were in Canada (including arrival and departure days) count as full days of physical presence.
What if I have a removal order?
You cannot apply while under a removal order.