Free Simulation of the Official Canadian Citizenship Test - 2026

1. During the Second World War, thousands of Canadians were forcibly evacuated from the West Coast of Canada because of their ethnic origin. Who were these Canadians

Select One:
 Japanese-Canadians
 Black-Canadian
 Indians
 Chinese-Canadians

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2. To what ocean is Newfoundland closest?

Select One:
 Pacific
 Atlantic
 Arctic
 Labrador Sea

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3. What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?

Select One:
 Approved by the Governor General.
 Approved by the Queen.
 Approved by all the Senators.
 Approved by the Governors.

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4. What does the Canadian justice system guarantee to everyone?

Select One:
 Due Process
 Justice
 Fairness
 Liberty

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5. The cornerstone of Centre Block in the Parliament Buildings was laid by Prince ______ in 1860; the son of Queen Victoria.

Select One:
 Harry
 Albert
 Charles
 William

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6. 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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7. The British North America Act of 1867 united Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Today, Upper and Lower Canada are known as _______ and Quebec.

Select One:
 Quebec
 Ontario
 British Columbia
 Kingston

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8. 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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9. What is the Canada Health Act?

Select One:
 Ensures availability of drugs
 Ensures availability of Doctors and Nurses
 Ensures common elements and a basic standard of coverage
 Ensures availability of doctors, Drug and Nurses to Canadians

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10. Ms X immigrated to Canada and She can work and earn as much money as a man would. Why is that?

Select One:
 Because her degree is acceptable here in Canada
 Because of acceptance of diversity
 Because of Freedom of Speech
 Because of equality between sexes (Equal rights of Man and Woman)

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11. 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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12. What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?

Select One:
 Kingston
 Alberton
 Charlottetown
 Cornwall

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13. Which was the last province to join Canada?

Select One:
 New Brunswick
 Prince Edward Island
 Newfoundland
 Quebec

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

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

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15. What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign (Queen) and that of the Prime Minister?

Select One:
 The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.
 The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
 The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.
 The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.

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16. The Liberation of Western Europe from Nazi rule began in 1944 on:

Select One:
 VE-Day
 VJ-Day
 D-Day
 Remembrance Day

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17. Canada's national colours are:

Select One:
 Red and white and blue
 Red and White
 Red and Blue
 White and Blue

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18. What does 'Habeas corpus' means ?

Select One:
 Name given to a deceased person
 Family of deceased
 Name that refers to the rights of a person that has died
 The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state

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19. Which two are Great Lakes?

Select One:
 Huron and Erie
 St. Lawrence and Superior
 Michigan and Okanagan
 Ontario and Okanagan

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20. What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

Select One:
 The candidate's name
 The party's name
 An X
 The number for the candidate

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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.