Can I leave Canada after applying for my Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?

You can leave Canada and return if your Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. However, your permit (study or work) does not act as a visa and does not permit re-entry to Canada. If your visa or eTA expired, you must obtain a new one before returning to Canada. 

Travelling while the PGWP is in process