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1. When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished?


Select One:
 Late 1600s.
 Late 1700s.
 Late 1800s.
 Early 1700s.

2. Which country is Canada's major trade partner for energy products?


Select One:
 UK
 China
 United States
 Asia

3. What are the parties that are not in power called?


Select One:
 Opposition Parties.
 Without power Parties
 Out of Power Parties
 Side Parties

4. What is the role of the Opposition parties?


Select One:
 To draft bills to be passed.
 To cause problems for the Prime Minister.
 To oppose or try to improve government proposals.
 To help the Prime Minister.

5. What is the capital city of Canada?


Select One:
 Ottawa
 Montreal
 Toronto
 Quebec

6. When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by Parliament?


Select One:
 Within 4 years of the most recent election.
 When the Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister
 The Prime Minister can call the election any time at his own will
 Within 5 years of the last election

7. Where are the Parliament Buildings located?


Select One:
 Ottawa
 Toronto
 Montreal
 Quebec City

8. Which province is the most populous Prairie province ?


Select One:
 Alberta
 Saskatchewan
 Prince Edward Island
 Northwest Territories

9. Select examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family.


Select One:
 Study hard so you can earn enough money to take a vacation
 Buying a house for your family
 Doing laundry and keeping the house clean and doing basic day to day chores
 Getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard in keeping with one's abilities

10. What is meant by the equality of women and men?


Select One:
 A woman may now become Prime Minister
 Men and women are equal under the law
 A Women can now vote as a man can
 Men and women must both do housework

11. 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.

12. What do political parties do?


Select One:
 Work with the local governments.
 Follow commands from the Queen.
 Plan for the celebration of Canada Day
 Share ideas about how government should work

13. How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament?


Select One:
 If Canadians do not approve of the laws to be passed.
 If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision.
 If the Premiers vote against major federal government decisions.
 If Canadians vote against the party in power.

14. Which of the following non-Canadians are not allowed to do?


Select One:
 Get Life Insurance
 Get higher education
 Vote in the Federal and Provincial election
 Buy a house or a property

15. What are the provinces of the Atlantic?


Select One:
 Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island
 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island
 New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island
 Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

16. How can you help to protect the environment?


Select One:
 Drive a car to go to and come back from work by yourself.
 Walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling wherever possible.
 Use electric car instead of gas car.
 Do not buy gas at a higher price.

17. "O Canada" was sung for over a century before becoming Canada's national anthem. In which year was the song officially designated by Parliament as our national anthem?


Select One:
 1980
 1958
 1920
 1899

18. Which area is known as "Land of Midnight Sun"?


Select One:
 Atlantic Provinces
 Northern Territories
 Western Provinces
 Prairie Provinces

19. What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics?


Select One:
 Member of Parliament.
 Master of the Province
 Member of the Patriots
 Minister of Parliament.

20. What is the highest court in Canada?


Select One:
 Supreme Court
 Federal Judiciary
 Superior Court
 High Court

 Citizenship Test Tips

What language should my supporting documents be in? ..... Unless CIC tells you otherwise, all supporting documents must be in English or French.
If it is not in English or French, you must send it with:
- the English or French translation and
- an affidavit from the person who completed the translation and
- a certified photocopy of the original document

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