Which sector is the largest part of Canada's economy?
Quick answer: Service sector. In our practice tests 66% of 128 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “Agriculture”.
Why is this the correct answer?
The service sector is the largest part of Canada's economy, employing about three-quarters of working Canadians in industries such as healthcare, education, retail, finance, and technology.
Study Tip
The correct answer can be found in a sector that provides a wide range of jobs and services to Canadians and visitors alike. Think about the industries that make up the backbone of Canada's economy, such as retail, healthcare, and finance.
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How many people get this question right?
66% of 128 practice answers from about 83 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "Agriculture", chosen 24% of the time. The data covers practice tests on BecomeACitizen.ca from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
How hard is this question compared with others?
It is the 34th hardest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Canada's Economy chapter is 77% correct, and the average across all questions is 75%. You need 75% to pass the real test.
These are practice questions written from the official Discover Canada guide. IRCC does not publish the real test questions. See the full ranking in the 20 most-missed citizenship test questions or browse more Canada's Economy questions.
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Which part of Discover Canada is this question from?
This question is from the Canada's Economy section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.
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