Free Simulation of the Official Canadian Citizenship Test - 2026

1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. What is an electoral district?

Select One:
 The area in which elections are held.
 A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.
 The office where you find a candidate's name.
 The building in which you vote.

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5. 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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6. When did the name Canada begin first appearing on maps?

Select One:
 1880
 1920
 1550
 1760

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7. From whom are the Acadians descended?

Select One:
 French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime Provinces in 1604.
 Métis and Inuit.
 First Nations who began settling in what are now the Prairie Provinces in 1600s.
 British colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime Provinces in 1604.

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8. 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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9. How old is the Canadian Shield?

Select One:
 More than 2.0 Billion years
 More than 3.96 Billion years
 More than 6.0 Billion years
 More than 5.03 Billion years

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10. What do you call a law before it is passed?

Select One:
 A proposal of a law
 A new law.
 A bill.
 A proposed law

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11. Which province is known as the Land of 100,000 Lakes?

Select One:
 Quebec
 Manitoba
 Alberta
 Ontario

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12. 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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13. When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River?

Select One:
 Early 1500s.
 Early 1600s.
 Mid 1700s.
 Late 1800s.

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14. 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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15. Which provinces are connected to Ontario by land?

Select One:
 Quebec and Prince Edward Island.
 Manitoba and Quebec.
 Manitoba and Newfoundland
 Quebec and Saskatchewan.

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

Select One:
 Inuit
 First Nations
 Métis
 Acadians and Inuit

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17. 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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18. Which province is known as as the 'wheat province' of Canada?

Select One:
 Saskatchewan
 Alberta
 Ontario
 Quebec

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19. Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?

Select One:
 Prairie provinces
 Central Canada
 Atlantic provinces
 Southern Canada.

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20. What part of the Constitution legally protects basic rights and freedoms of Canadians?

Select One:
 The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
 The Canadian Charter of Responsibilities.
 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
 The Canadian Charter of Freedoms.

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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.