Free Simulation of the Official Canadian Citizenship Test - 2026

1. Which of the following answers is NOT true about the Canada/USA relationship?

Select One:
 Canada exports very little goods to USA
 They are largest trading partners
 The Canada/USA relationship is the closest and the most extensive in the world
 They share longest undefended border

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2. Which two fundamental freedoms are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Select One:
 Freedom of belief and freedom of religion.
 Aboriginal peoples' rights and to volunteer.
 Equal employment rights and opportunities
 Basic living rights and obey laws.

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3. This historic Canadian figure is known as the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada and is also featured on the Canadian $10 bill.

Select One:
  Sir Robert Borden
 Sir John A. Macdonald
 Sir Trudeau
 William Lyon Mackenzie King

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4. What do you promise when you take the oath of citizenship?

Select One:
 To pledge your loyalty to Canada from sea to sea
 To pledge your loyalty to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II
 To pledge your allegiance to the flag and fulfill the duties of a Canadian
 To pledge your allegiance to the Canadian Constitution

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5. A Member of Parliament from Toronto decides to spend the weekend in his electoral district. This means he will be:

Select One:
 In some part of Toronto where he was elected
 Somewhere in USA
 Taking a tour in the province of Ontario
 In Ottawa

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6. What are the three parts of Parliament?

Select One:
 The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
 The Governor General, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
 The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate.
 The Queen, Governor General and Prime Minister.

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7. How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?

Select One:
 Ten provinces and three territories.
 Eight provinces and three territories.
 Nine provinces and two territory.
 Ten provinces and two territories.

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8. Who is credited with establishing the first permanent European settlement in what became Canada?

Select One:
 Jacques Cartier
 Samuel de Champlain
 Henry Hudson
 Christopher Columbus

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9. When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate

Select One:
 We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year
 June 15 of each year to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation
 We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 4th of each year
 May 21st of each year to remember Queen Victoria

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10. Which famous Canadian composed the Canadian national anthem?

Select One:
 Céline Dion
 Bryan Adams
 Gordon Lightfoot
 Calixa Lavall&eactue;e

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11. Which one is true about discovery of Insulin?

Select One:
 Insulin was discovered by two Canadian Scientists
 Insulin was discovered by a US Scientist with a Canadian by his side
 Insulin discovery was done by an immigrant who just arrived in Canada
 Insulin was discovered by a non-Canadian Student

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12. What level of government in Canada is in charge of education and health care ?

Select One:
 Federal
 Provincial and territorial
 Local
 Muncipal

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13. 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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14. What year was Confederation?

Select One:
 1871
 1870
 1898
 1867

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15. What is the name of the highest mountain in Canada?

Select One:
 Rocky Mountains
 Mount Logan
 Blackcomb Mountain
 Yoho Mountain

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16. What does - official language rights and minority language educational rights - mean?

Select One:
 French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.
 French is more important in Quebec and English is more important in other provinces.
 All languages have equal status in Canada's government.
 English is more important than French in Canada.

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17. What are the Prairie Provinces?

Select One:
 Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
 Saskatchewan and Alberta.
 Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.
 Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia.

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18. What is the largest city in Canada?

Select One:
 Toronto
 Calgary
 Ottawa
 Montreal

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19. Why did early explorers first come to Atlantic Canada?

Select One:
 To look for new mines
 To fish and trade with First Nations people
 To run away from religious persecution
 To build immigration sites for settlers

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20. What is a major river in Quebec?

Select One:
 St. Lawrence River
 Fraser River
 Hudson Bay River
 Amazon River

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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.