Canadian Citizenship Test — Information & Free Practice

About Canadian Citizenship Test

Canadian Citizenship Test · CA

Key exam facts

Provider

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Format

Multiple choice or true or false

Exam questions

Total questions: 20.

Time limit

45 minutes

Passing score

15 of 20

Topics covered

• Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

  • Fundamental freedoms and additional rights
  • The Equality of Women and Men
  • Citizenship Responsibilities
  • Defending Canada

• Who We Are

  • Three founding peoples
  • Aboriginal Peoples
  • Unity in Diversity
  • English and French
  • Becoming Canadian
  • Diversity in Canada

• Canada’s History

  • Aboriginal Peoples
  • The First Europeans
  • Exploring a River, Naming Canada
  • Royal New France
  • Struggle for a Continent
  • The Province of Quebec
  • A Tradition of Accomodation
  • United Empire Loyalists
  • The Beginnings of Democracy
  • Abolition of Slavery
  • A Growing Economy
  • The War of 1812: The Fight for Canada
  • Rebellions of 1837–38
  • Responsible Government
  • Confederation
  • Dominion from Sea to Sea
  • Expansion of the Dominion
  • Canada’s First Prime Minister
  • Challenge in the West
  • A Railway from Sea to Sea
  • Moving Westward
  • The First World War
  • Women Get the Vote
  • Between the Wars
  • The D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944
  • The Second World War

• Modern Canada

  • Trade and Economic Growth
  • International Engagement
  • Canada and Quebec
  • A Changing Society
  • Arts and Culture in Canada
  • Great Canadian Discoveries and Inventions

• How Canadians Govern Themselves

  • Federal State
  • Parliamentary Democracy
  • Making Laws
  • Constitutional Monarchy
  • Canada’s System of Government

• Federal Elections

  • Voting
  • Secret Ballot
  • After an Election
  • Voting Procedures During an Election Period
  • Other Levels of Government in Canada

• The Justice System

  • Due process and presumption of innocence
  • Courts
  • Police
  • Getting Legal Help

• Canadian Symbols

  • The Canadian Crown
  • Flags in Canada
  • The Maple Leaf
  • The Fleur-de-lys
  • Coat of Arms and Motto
  • Parliament Buildings
  • Popular Sports
  • The Beaver
  • Canada’s Official Languages
  • National Anthem
  • Royal Anthem
  • The Order of Canada and Other Honours
  • The Victoria Cross
  • National Public Holidays and Other Important Dates

• Canada’s Economy

  • A Trading Nation
  • Canada’s Economy Includes Three Main Types of Industries

• Canada’s Regions

  • The Regions of Canada
  • The National Capital
  • Provinces and Territories
  • Population
  • The Atlantic Provinces
  • Central Canada
  • The Prairie Provinces
  • The West Coast
  • The Northern Territories

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

Official sources and references

• Citizenship test: Study for the test

  Study guide and practice questions

• Discover Canada: Read online

  Contents

• Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, large print

  Study Questions, p. 106

• Citizenship test: Study for the test

  Test format and passing score

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