Free Simulation of the Official Canadian Citizenship Test - 2026

1. In 1970, there was a major change to the Canadian federal election voting system. What was that change?

Select One:
 Women gained the right to vote
 Personal identification became a necessity to vote
 The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18
 Voting rights were extended to all inmates

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2. What was the first language O Canada was written in ?

Select One:
 Inuit & Huron Language (Aboriginal)
 French
 English
 Both English and French

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3. During the War of 1812 the Americans burned down the Parliament Buildings in York (now Toronto). What did the British and Canadians do in return?

Select One:
 They attacked American merchant ships and burned them down
 They burned down the White House in Washington D.C.
 They expanded their defence system, including Fort York
 They captured Niagara Falls and burned down all american posts

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4. Who was the Group of Seven in modern Canada?

Select One:
 Seven Canadian soldiers in World War I.
 A group of Canadian landscape painters in the 1920s
 A group of Aboriginal peoples.
 Seven athletes who won Olympic gold medals.

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5. What is the Motto of Canada?

Select One:
 UT INCEPIT FIDELIS SIC PERMANET ( Loyal she began, loyal she remains)
 a mari usque ad mare (From sea to sea)
 Je me souviens (I remember)
 Vigilamus pro Te (We Stand on Guard for Thee)

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6. Which of the following criteria gives the right to vote?

Select One:
 Have driving License
 Landed Immigrant
 On an official voters' list
 Own a house/Property in the riding

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7. Who is above law according to Canadian Constitution?

Select One:
 Judges
 Police
 No one
 Queen and her representatives

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8. What is the highest honor available to Canadians?

Select One:
 Elizabeth Cross
 Victoria Cross
 The Queen's Medal
 Victoria Medal

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9. What does the Iroquoian word "Kanata" mean?

Select One:
 The Land
 The People
 The Village
 The place

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10. Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?

Select One:
 Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
 Sir John A Macdonald
 Louis Riel
 Robert Baldwin

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11. The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world.

Select One:
 TRUE
 FALSE
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 -

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12. What is an electoral district?

Select One:
 The area in which elections are held.
 A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.
 The office where you find a candidate's name.
 The building in which you vote.

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13. Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources?

Select One:
 Manitoba
 Alberta
 Prairie provinces
 West Coast.

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14. What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?

Select One:
 Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism during WWII
 It resulted in the forcible relocation of Canadians of Japanese origin
 It liberated North Africa from Nazi occupation
 It led to the establishment of the Juno Award

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15. What is the name of the dried meat, made by Plains Indians and M?tis peoples, that became a staple during the fur trade?

Select One:
 Bison
 Jerk Meat
 Pemmican
 Bannock

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16. When is the fixed election date of Canada's federal election?

Select One:
 The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent election
 March 1st every five years after the last election
 There's no fixed date of Canada's federal election
 The second Friday in September every four years following the most recent election

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17. Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?

Select One:
 It was the last battle of the First World War
 It has come to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation
 It was an important victory in the Boer War
 Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps

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18. Name the federal political parties represented in the House of Commons and their leaders

Select One:
 Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper/TBD), Liberal Party of Canada (Justin Trudeau), New Democratic Party (Thomas Mulcair), Bloc Qu?b?cois (Mario Beaulieu)
 Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper/TBD), New Democratic Party (Thomas Mulcair), Liberal Party of Canada (Justin Trudeau), Bloc Qu?b?cois (Mario Beaulieu), Green Party (Elizabeth May)
 Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper/TBD), Liberal Party of Canada (Justin Trudeau), Green Party (Elizabeth May), Bloc Qu?b?cois (Mario Beaulieu)
 Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper/TBD), Liberal Party of Canada (Justin Trudeau), New Democratic Party (Thomas Mulcair), Green Party (Elizabeth May)

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19. List three ways you can protect the environment.

Select One:
 Recycle, conserve energy and buy bottled water
 Recycle, conserve energy and drive your car to work
 Recycle, conserve energy and mow your lawn
 Recycle, conserve energy and water and join a car pool

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20. What unique art form was developed by First Nations people on the West Coast?

Select One:
 Paintings
 Totem poles
 Kayaks
 Sculptures

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 Citizenship Test Tips

Previously, the citizenship test contained certain mandatory questions, however ..... Before 2010, citizenship test contained certain mandatory questions which needed to be answered correctly by applicants in order to pass the test.
The three mandatory questions tested applicants on the following:

- the right to vote;
- the right to run for elected office; and
- voting procedures related to elections.

However, because Section 15 of the Citizenship Regulations now specifies that applicants are required to have sufficient knowledge of a broad range of topics, the inclusion of mandatory questions in the citizenship test will no longer be in effect as of October 14, 2010.