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. Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

Select One:
 The opposition party with the most MPs.
 The party picked by the Queen.
 The opposition party with the least votes.
 The opposition party with the most votes.

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3. What does the Canadian flag look like?

Select One:
 White and red with the federal emblem.
 Red maple leaf with white in the background.
 White and red with a deer in the center.
 White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the center.

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4. Which province is Canada's main producer of pulp and paper?

Select One:
 New Brunswick
 British Columbia
 Quebec
 Ontario

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5. Who are the Acadians?

Select One:
 The descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604
 English-speaking refugees who settled in Louisiana
 French-speaking Catholics living in Ontario
 Aboriginal people of the arctic

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6. Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the Federal government?

Select One:
 Landed immigrants
 Canadian citizens.
 British citizens
 USA citizens

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7. What is a minority government?

Select One:
 The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons.
 The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.
 The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.
 The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons and the Senate.

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8. Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in Canada?

Select One:
 Inuit
 First Nations
 Métis
 Acadians and Inuit

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9. What are the first two lines of Canada's national anthem?

Select One:
  O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.
 O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.
 O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.
 O Canadian! Our home and private land! True love in all thy sons command.

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10. Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?

Select One:
 The best speaker running the election campaign.
 Someone to become the Premier of the province.
 A candidate whom they want to represent them in Parliament
 All candidates in their electoral district.

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11. Which countries fought in the War of 1812?

Select One:
 United Kingdom and United States of America
 France, Great Britain and United States of America
 Canada and United States of America
 British Empire and United States of America.

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12. In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?

Select One:
 Farming
 Fur trading
 Mining
 Forestry

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13. For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands?

Select One:
 Around 100 years.
 Around 200 years.
 More than 300 years
 More than 178 years.

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14. How many Provinces are there in Canada ?

Select One:
 7
 13
 10
 3

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15. In the Canadian justice system, what are the roles of the courts and the police?

Select One:
 The courts make laws and the police enforce them.
 The courts enforce federal laws and the police enforce provincial laws.
 The courts settle disputes and the police enforce the laws.
 The courts enforce laws and the police settle disputes.

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16. What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?

Select One:
 Victoria Cross
 Order of Merit
 Badge of Courage
 Red Cross

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

Select One:
 Central Canada
 Northern Canada
 Atlantic Canada
 Southern Ontario

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18. Which of the followings are the responsibilities of provincial government?

Select One:
 Education, health care, natural resources and policing.
 National defence, foreign policy, highways and aboriginal affairs.
 Education, foreign policy, natural resources and policing.
 National defence, health care, citizenship and firefighting.

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19. Where did the name Alberta came from ?

Select One:
 Comes from the Huron-Iroquois language
 Named after a French Leader
 Named after a daughter of Queen Victoria
 Was proposed when it officially became a province in 1905

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20. What was the first province in Canada to recognize Women right to vote ?

Select One:
 Ontario
 Manitoba
 Quebec
 British Columbia

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 Citizenship Test Tips

Content of Canadian Citizenship Test ..... Remember the exam paper is generally designed for the country-wide purpose and the actual test contains very less questions specific to a province or a local city.

You are required to show adequate knowledge in following fields.
- National symbols of Canada
- Canadian Cultural and Social History;
- Canadian Goverment Hierarchy and Monarchy;
- Rights, Responsibilities and Privileges of Citizenship;

Check out Format of Canadian Citizenship Test to get more details.