Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

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What did the Fathers of Confederation do?

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Who is the Premier of Ontario?

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How does a bill become law?

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From where does the name "Canada" come?

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What was the main trade of the first companies formed in Canada?

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What is "Magna Carta"?

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Which federal political party is in power? (2023)

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When called to do so, serving on a jury is?

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List three ways you can protect the environment?

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After a federal election, which party forms the new government?

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Which province is the only officially bilingual province?

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What are "mobility rights"?

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The following is above the law in Canada?

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What is written on an election ballot?

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During the War of 1812 the Americans burned down the Parliament Buildings in York (now Toronto). What did the British and Canadians do in return?

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What is the other name of Great Charter of Freedoms?

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What is the capital city of Manitoba?

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The term Aboriginal peoples refers to?

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Name two responsibilities of the federal government?

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In the early days, what form of transportation did Aboriginal peoples and fur traders use?

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What is a Francophone?

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When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?

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To which of the following communities do the majority of Canadians belong?

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What are the two official languages of Canada?

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What is a fundamental characteristic of Canadian heritage and identity?

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What does "due process" mean?

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Who chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada?

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What is the name of the current  Governor-General?

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When was the Magna Carta signed?

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Canadians work hard to respect:

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What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?

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In what industry do most Canadians work?

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Which three rights are included in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?

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In what sorts of jobs do most Canadians work?

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Which level of government is responsible for by-laws?

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How many electoral districts are there in Canada?

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What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada (2023)?

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What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

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When does an election have to be held according to the Constitution?

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What does the term “responsible government” mean?

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What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

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What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote

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When asked, who must you tell how you voted in a federal election?

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What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?

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In Canada’s justice system what does “presumption of innocence” mean?

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What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

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In what year did Canada become a country?

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Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?

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What is the role of the Opposition parties?

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Which of the following is NOT Canada's system of government?

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What is the capital city of Canada?

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What are the three branches of the Canadian government?

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What is meaning of the Canadian coat of arms and motto: "A Mari Usque Ad Mare"?

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What does the term "Inuit" mean?

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Name the five regions of Canada?

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Which province was the first to grant voting rights to women?

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The Crown is a symbol of:

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How are Senators chosen?

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What do you call a law before it is passed?

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The Peace Tower of the Parliament Buildings was completed in 1927 in honor of?

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Who led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry?

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What does the “right to a secret ballot” mean?

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What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?

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What is the role of the courts in Canada?

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Gita is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take a job at par with a man?

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A Member of Parliament from Winnipeg decides to spend the weekend in his or her electoral district. Does this mean the MP will be?

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When is Remembrance Day celebrated?

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What is the King's representative in the Territories called?

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Which provinces first formed Confederation?

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Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada?

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Which of the following is the highest court of Canada?

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What principles out of the following is Canada's constitution based on?

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What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

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Who were the United Empire Loyalists?

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What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?

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What principle was Canada's constitution founded on?

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What are the three parts of Parliament?

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Who is the current Governor General?

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For how long was the title "Dominion of Canada" officially used?

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What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774?

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What did the Suffrage Movement achieve?

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What is the highest honour a Canadian can receive?

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How many Canadians served in World War II?

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People from which country played a significant role in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway?

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Which of the following were the first four provinces in the Canadian Confederation?

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What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?

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The border between Canada and the USA was the outcome of the Second World War?

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From where does the name “Canada” come from?

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Who is the King's representative in Canada?

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Which provincial flag features the fleur-de-lys?

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What types of cases are heard by the Federal Court of Canada?

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Which animal is the national symbol of Canada?

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Which Canadian province has the largest population?

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What three oceans border Canada?

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What do Canadians normally wear on Remembrance Day?

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The Great Charter of Freedoms was signed in?

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Who is Canada's largest trading partner?

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Which province was split into two at Confederation?

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Name the five Great lakes?

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What province has its own time zone?

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Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada?

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What are the three parts of Parliament?

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Canada has three territories and how many provinces?

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Who were the Voyagers?

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What are the two principles upon which Canada is founded?

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What is the government of all of Canada called?

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Which province has the largest Aboriginal population of any province?

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When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

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In Federal elections, Which of the following are elected?

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Who proclaimed the amended Constitution of Canada in 1982?

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What does the Canadian flag look like?

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Which of the following provinces in Canada is known as "the bread basket of the world" and also as "the wheat province"?

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Who are the Acadians?

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In the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is this called?

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Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?

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What is the importance of 15th February?

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What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting and Charles Best?

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What is the capital of Saskatchewan?

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What is the Underground Railroad?

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Where are the remains of the first settlement known as l'Anse aux Meadows?

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What are the two principles upon which Canada is founded?

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Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?

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How many judges serve in the Supreme Court of Canada?

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Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada?

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Which legal document underlines the importance of multiculturalism?

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Who are the Aboriginal peoples in Canada?

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Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?

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What is a voter information card?

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Which province is Canada's largest producer of hydroelectricity?

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What is referred to as Central Canada?

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Who was Louis Riel?

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Which is the oldest colony in the entire British Empire?

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What designs are on a 25 cents (Quarter)?

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There is no compulsory military service in Canada?

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What is meant by the equality of women and men?

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When was the Constitution of Canada amended to include the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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How many territories does Canada have?

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All applicants are required to provide proof of English or French language skills to become a Canadian citizen with the exception of the following:

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Who is the federal representative of Canada’s Monarch?

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Who can enter and leave the country freely without time constraints?

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When did Nunavut become a territory?

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Who started the Marathon of Hope?

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What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?

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Where are the Parliament Buildings located?

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Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community?

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What do Canadians remember on Remembrance Day?

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Who governs Canada on the federal level?

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Who in 1864 suggested the name "Dominion of Canada"?

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What is known as the Great Upheaval?

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Where are the Great Lakes?

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Where does Canada rank in the world’s largest countries?

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Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?

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Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?

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What does the word "Inuit" mean?

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Who is considered Canada's greatest soldier?

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Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?

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What do you promise when you take the oath of citizenship?

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Who was Sir Sam Steele?

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French and English do not have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government?

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What is the significance of hockey?

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What are the three parts of Parliament?

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What was the Head Tax?

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Since 1854, how many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross?

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British Columbia is known as Canada’s Pacific Gateway because?

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Which province has a long history of coal mining, forestry, and agriculture?

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Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

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Name one source of Canadian law?

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How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?

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What is the population of Canada?

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How many citizens of Canada served in the Second World War?

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A Member of Parliament from Vancouver announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be?

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Who is Canada's Head of State?

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Which three countries are signatories to NAFTA?

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What is the capital city of Canada?

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In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?

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What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?

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Which Canadian province is the largest producer of oil and natural gas?

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Which of the following are Prairie Provinces?

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Who is the current leader of the Federal Opposition and his/her Party?

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In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

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Which is Canada's largest city and main financial center?

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What is Canada's system of governance?

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Which was the last province to join Canada?

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What does the Great Charter of Freedom include?

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When did the British North America Act come into effect?

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How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?

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What is a noble way to contribute to Canada and an excellent career choice?

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What do you call the Sovereign's representative in the provinces?

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What is a major river in Quebec?

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What is the capital city of Ontario?

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What is "Habeas corpus"?

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How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?

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Oil was discovered in Alberta in 1948?

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What are the three responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?

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What are the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers together called?

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Which province is the only officially bilingual province?

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What’s on the test

The test shows us what you know about Canada. We’ll ask you 20 questions about the rights and responsibilities of Canadians and Canada’s:

Study for the test

Use our official study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, to study for your test. You can start studying for the test at any time.

The official study guide is always free. The guide is available in multiple formats. You can choose to:

Taking the test

The test is:

  • in English or French
  • 30 minutes long
  • 20 questions
  • multiple-choice and true or false questions

You need to get 15 correct answers to pass the test.

Your test is usually written but may be oral. A citizenship official may decide on test day that you will have an oral test instead of a written one. We base the type of test on a number of things. For example, if you have trouble reading and writing in English or French, you’ll have an oral test. An oral test is given by a citizenship official at a hearing.

What happens if you don’t pass your first test

If you don’t pass your first written test, but meet the other requirements for citizenship, we will schedule you for a second test. The second test usually takes place 4 to 8 weeks after the first test, but it may be longer.

If you don’t pass your second test, we’ll send you a notice telling you to attend a hearing with a citizenship official. The hearing:

  • will last 30 to 90 minutes
  • may be in person or by videoconference
  • may be used to assess one or more requirements for citizenship, for example:
    • knowledge of Canada
    • language

If you don’t pass the test after 3 tries, we’ll refuse your application. You can re-apply to try again

Disclaimer

Before trying our test we recommend you read Study Guide – Discover Canada once  and try our test. It will help you understand better and do well on our Practice Quiz 

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