What does the Provinces and Territories chapter cover?
The citizenship test can include questions about your own province or territory, such as its capital, its history and its government. Each province has a Premier who leads the government and a Lieutenant Governor who represents the King. Territories have a Premier and a Commissioner. Learning the capitals and key facts for all ten provinces and three territories will help you answer these questions with confidence.
What key facts should I remember?
- Provincial capitals: Victoria (BC), Edmonton (AB), Regina (SK), Winnipeg (MB), Toronto (ON), Quebec City (QC).
- Atlantic capitals: Fredericton (NB), Halifax (NS), Charlottetown (PEI), St. John's (NL).
- Territorial capitals: Whitehorse (YT), Yellowknife (NT), Iqaluit (NU).
- Nunavut, created in 1999, is Canada's newest territory.
- Provinces are led by a Premier; the King is represented by a Lieutenant Governor.
Common test questions from this chapter
Will the test ask about my province?
It can. Study your province or territory's capital, Premier and key facts.
What is Canada's newest territory?
Nunavut, created in 1999.
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