What does the The Oath of Citizenship and Applying chapter cover?
This chapter explains what it means to become a Canadian citizen. New citizens take the Oath of Citizenship at a ceremony, promising to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the King of Canada, to observe the laws of Canada, including the Constitution, and to fulfil their duties as Canadian citizens. The Oath also recognizes the treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Adults aged 18 to 54 must pass the citizenship test and show they can communicate in English or French.
How hard is the The Oath of Citizenship and Applying chapter?
On BecomeACitizen.ca, learners answer The Oath of Citizenship and Applying questions correctly 86.2% of the time, across 595 practice answers. That ranks it number 12 of 12 topics, from hardest to easiest. See accuracy for every chapter.
What key facts should I remember?
- The Oath is taken at a citizenship ceremony, after passing the test.
- Canadians swear allegiance to the Sovereign, King Charles III, who is Canada's Head of State.
- Applicants aged 18–54 must take the citizenship test and meet the language requirement.
- Citizenship is a privilege that comes with rights and responsibilities.
What questions from this chapter are on the test?
Do I need to memorize the Oath of Citizenship?
No. You repeat the Oath after the presiding official at the ceremony, but you should understand what it means.
Who has to take the citizenship test?
Applicants aged 18 to 54 on the day they sign their application must take the test.