Which was the last province to join Canada?
Quick answer: Newfoundland. In our practice tests 73% of 113 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “Saskatchewan”.
Why is this the correct answer?
Newfoundland (now Newfoundland and Labrador) was the last province to join Canada, in 1949. Before joining, it was a British dominion that had given up self-governance during the Great Depression.
Study Tip
Think about the Maritime provinces and the timeline of Canada's expansion westward.
What should you know about this topic?
Newfoundland, now called Newfoundland and Labrador, was the last province to join Canada, in 1949. Before then it was a separate British dominion with its own government. After a difficult period during the Great Depression and two referendums in 1948, Newfoundlanders voted narrowly to join Confederation.
Newfoundland has a long history. It is the oldest colony of the British Empire, and it was the site of early European visits, including those of the Vikings around 1,000 years ago at L'Anse aux Meadows. Its economy was built on the fishery, especially cod, and its people developed a distinct culture with its own music, dialects and traditions. Labrador, on the mainland, is rich in natural resources such as minerals and hydro-electric power. Joey Smallwood, who led the campaign to join Canada, became the province's first premier.
Canada grew step by step after Confederation in 1867. Manitoba joined in 1870, British Columbia in 1871, Prince Edward Island in 1873, Alberta and Saskatchewan in 1905, and finally Newfoundland in 1949. The province's name officially changed to Newfoundland and Labrador in 2001. The capital is St. John's. For the test, connect this question with the order in which provinces joined Canada, Atlantic Canada and the fishing industry.
Why are the other answers wrong?
- Alberta: Alberta joined Canada in 1905, along with Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan also joined in 1905, more than 40 years before Newfoundland.
- British Columbia: British Columbia joined in 1871 after being promised a railway.
What is the most common mistake?
Alberta and Saskatchewan joined later than many people think (1905), but Newfoundland joined much later still, in 1949.
How can you remember the answer?
"Newfoundland = newest": the name starts with "new," and it was the newest province, joining in 1949.
Original data
How many people get this question right?
73% of 113 practice answers from about 84 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "Saskatchewan", chosen 11% 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 56th hardest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Modern Canada chapter is 71% 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 Modern Canada questions.
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