Free Simulation of the Official Canadian Citizenship Test - 2026

1. 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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2. What is the oldest English settlement in Canada?

Select One:
 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
 Québec, Quebec
 Ottawa, Ontario
 Halifax, Nova Scotia

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3. How does a bill become a law?

Select One:
 Must be approved by the Members of the Parliament.
 Must be approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate, and received royal assent.
 Must be signed by the Queen or King.
 The Governors of each province must approve the bill.

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4. What of the following is Canada's constitution based on

Select One:
 Peace, Order and Good government
 Multiculturalism. Peace and Order
 War, Order and Good government
 Mobility Rights, Order and Good government

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5. 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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6. 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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7. Canada's economy of the 17th and 18th century depended mainly on:

Select One:
 Invensions
 Tourism
 Fur Trade
 All of above

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8. Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?

Select One:
 Any man who is at least 18 years or older.
 Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.
 A Canadian citizen who is 16 years or older
 Canadian citizens and landed immigrants

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9. 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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10. Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.

Select One:
 In the School
 In Day to day life
 In parliament of Canada
 In workplace

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11. How is the Prime Minister chosen?

Select One:
 The leader of the party with the most elected Members of Parliament.
 The Queen appoints the Prime Minister.
 The Governor General appoints the Prime Minister.
 The Members of Parliament vote for the Prime Minister.

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12. Fill in the blank: Canada is ____________ Constitutional monarchy in North America.

Select One:
 First
 Last
 Only
 Not

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13. How Many Canadians are awarded Highest Honour (Victoria Cross)?

Select One:
 96
 50
 90
 55

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14. What are the two official languages of Canada?

Select One:
 English and French
 English and Chinese
 Inuit and French
 Canadian English and British English

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15. 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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16. Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history?

Select One:
 It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit.
 It made Confederation legal.
 The Aboriginal people signed the act.
 It was written by the British government and approved by Queen.

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17. Who donated the Stanley Cup to the National Hockey League?

Select One:
  Lord Stanley, Governor General (1888 - 1893)
 Bill Stanley
 Stanley Bill
 Stanley Lord

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18. What do you call the Queen's representative in the Provinces

Select One:
 Commissioners
 Lieutenant-Governor
 Sir
 Lord

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19. Where are the Great Lakes?

Select One:
 Ontario
 Quebec
 Southern Ontario along the border between Canada and the United States.
 Near Niagara Falls

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20. Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?

Select One:
 Central Canada
 Northern Canada
 Atlantic Canada
 Southern Ontario

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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.