Canadian Citizenship Test Questions
Browse 226 free practice questions with answers and detailed explanations. Organized by chapter from the official Discover Canada study guide.
Oath of Citizenship & Applying
1 questionsRights & Responsibilities
14 questionsMWhat is meant by the equality of women and men?MName two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms.MName two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.MName three additional rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsMName six responsibilities of citizenship.MIn Canada's justice system what does "presumption of innocence" mean?MIn Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?MGive an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.MGive an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.MFatima is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take a job at par with a man?MWhat are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?MWhat part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?MWhen asked, who must you tell how you voted in a federal election?MWhat does the "right to a secret ballot" mean?
Who We Are
14 questionsMWhat are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?MWho are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?MWho are the Acadians?MWho are the founding peoples of Canada?MWho are the Métis?MWho are the Quebecers?MWhat is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?MWhat is a Francophone?MWhat does the word "Inuit" mean?MWhat are the two official languages of Canada?MFrom where does the name "Canada" come from?MWho were the United Empire Loyalists?MWho were the Voyagers?MWhat percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?
Canada's History
27 questionsMWho is General Sir Arthur Currie?MWho led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry?MApproximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?MWho led Quebec into Confederation?MWhat happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?MWhat did the Fathers of Confederation do?MWho had played an important part in building the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)?MWhat is the "head tax"?MIn the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is this called?MWhat is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?MWho was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?MWho was Sir Sam Steele?MWho was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?MWhat did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?MWho was the first Prime Minister of Canada?MWhy is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?MWhich of the following statements about residential schools is NOT true?MWhich of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?MWhich Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?MWho is considered the father of Manitoba?MWhat was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?MWhat was the "Underground Railroad"?MWhen did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?MWhat was the Women's Suffrage Movement?MWhen did the British North America Act come into effect?MWhat year was Confederation?MWhat does Confederation mean?
Modern Canada
8 questionsMOn what date did Nunavut become a territory?MWhat year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?MWhich was the last province to join Canada?MWhat country is Canada's largest trading partner?MIn what industry do most Canadians work?MWhen is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?MWhen is Remembrance Day celebrated?MWhich three countries are signatories to NAFTA?
How Canadians Govern Themselves
34 questionsMWhat are the three parts of Parliament?MHow is the government formed after a federal election?MWho is the King's representative in Canada?MName two responsibilities of the federal government.MWhat is Canada's system of government called?MName two responsibilities of the provincial and territorial government.MWhich federal political party is in power?MWhich of the following is NOT a feature of Canada's system of government?MHow is the Prime Minister chosen?MWho is the Head of Government?MWhat do you call the Sovereign's representative in the provinces?MWhat do you call a law before it is passed?MWhat is the role of the Opposition parties?MWhat is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?MWhat is the government of all of Canada called?MWhich party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?MHow is a Cabinet Minister chosen?MHow does a bill become a law?MWho do Members of Parliament represent?MHow are Senators chosen?MWhat is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada and his/her party?MName all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leadersMWhat is the name of the Governor General?MWho have major responsibilities on First Nations reserves?MAfter a federal election, which party forms the new government?MWhat are the three levels of government in Canada?MWhat does the term "responsible government" mean?MWhat does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?MWho is Canada's Head of State?MHow are Members of Parliament chosen?MWhat is a majority government?MWhich party becomes the Official Opposition?MWho is the leader of the Federal Official Opposition Party?MWhere are the Parliament Buildings located?
Federal Elections
9 questionsMWho has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?MWhat is a voter information card?MWho has the right to vote in federal elections?MWhat should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote...MWhat do you mark on a federal election ballot?MWho do Canadians vote for in a federal election?MWhen must federal elections be held?MWhen you vote on election day, what do you do?MA Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral dist...
The Justice System
2 questionsCanadian Symbols
10 questionsMWhich provincial flag features the fleur-de-lys?MThe Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is "A Mari Usque Ad Mare." This means:MWhat song is Canada's national anthem?MWhich animal is an official symbol of Canada?MWhat is Canada's national winter sport?MGive the first line of Canada's national anthem?MWhat does the Canadian flag look like?MWhat is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?MWhat is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?MWhat is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?
Canada's Economy
4 questionsCanada's Regions
23 questionsMIn which region do more than half the people in Canada live?MWhat is a major river in Quebec?MWhat three oceans border Canada?MWhich region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources...MWhere are the Great Lakes?MWhere do most French-speaking Canadians live?MWhere does Canada rank in the world's largest countries?MWhich country borders Canada on the south?MWhat is the capital city of Canada?MWhich province has its own time zone?MWhich province in Canada is the smallest in land size?MWhich province is the only officially bilingual province?MWhich province was split into two at Confederation?MWhich province was the first to grant voting rights to women?MWhich region covers more than one-third of Canada?MWhich region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?MName the five regions of CanadaMCanada has three territories and how many provinces?MOne third of all Canadians live in which province?MWhat are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities?MWhat are the provinces of Central Canada and their capital cities?MWhat are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities?MWhat are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?
Provincial & Territory Questions
80 questionsMWhat three industries are important to Quebec's economy today?MName the federal electoral districts in Richmond, British Columbia.MName the members of Parliament for Richmond, British Columbia and the parties they belong to (Richmo...MName the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond, British Columbia and the parties they bel...MName three city councillors for Richmond, British Columbia.MWhat is the capital city of Alberta?MWhat is the capital city of British Columbia?MWhat is the capital city of Manitoba?MWhat is the capital city of New Brunswick?MWhat is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador?MWhat is the capital City of Nova Scotia?MWhat is the capital city of Ontario?MWhat is the capital city of Saskatchewan?MWhat is the capital City of the Northwest Territories?MWhat is the capital City of the Nunavut?MWhat is the capital City of the Prince Edward Island?MWhat is the capital City of the Quebec?MWhat is the capital city of Yukon Territory?MWhat is the name of the Commissioner of Nunavut?MWhat is the name of the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories?MWhat is the name of the Commissioner of Yukon Territory?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Alberta?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in British Columbia?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Manitoba?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in New Brunswick?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Newfoundland and Labrador?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Nova Scotia?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Nunavut?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Ontario?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Prince Edward Island?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Quebec?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Saskatchewan?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in the Northwest Territories?MWhat is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Yukon Territory?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec?MWhat is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan?MWhat is the name of the Mayor of Richmond, British Columbia?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Alberta?MWhat is the name of the Premier of British Columbia?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Manitoba?MWhat is the name of the Premier of New Brunswick?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Nova Scotia?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Nunavut?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Ontario?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Prince Edward Island?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Quebec?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Saskatchewan?MWhat is the name of the Premier of the Northwest Territories?MWhat is the name of the Premier of Yukon Territory?MWhat three industries are important to Manitoba's economy today?MWhat three industries are important to New Brunswick's economy today?MWhat three industries are important to Newfoundland and Labrador's economy today?MWhat three industries are important to Nova Scotia's economy today?MWhat three industries are important to Ontario's economy today?MWhat three industries are important to Saskatchewan's economy today?MWhich political party is in power in Alberta?MWhich political party is in power in British Columbia?MWhich political party is in power in Manitoba?MWhich political party is in power in New Brunswick?MWhich political party is in power in Newfoundland and Labrador?MWhich political party is in power in Nova Scotia?MWhich political party is in power in Nunavut?MWhich political party is in power in Ontario?MWhich political party is in power in Prince Edward Island?MWhich political party is in power in Quebec?MWhich political party is in power in Saskatchewan?MWhich political party is in power in the Northwest Territories?MWhich political party is in power in Yukon Territory?MWhich three natural resources are important to Alberta's economy today?MWhich three natural resources are important to British Columbia's economy today?MWhy is British Columbia known as Canada's Pacific Gateway?
Want All 1,200+ Questions?
These 226 free questions are just the start. Upgrade to Pro for the full question bank, exam simulator, French translations, and detailed explanations.
Upgrade to Pro — $9.99 CAD