CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP TEST

Which province is in the region of the West Coast?

British Columbia.

One third of all Canadians live in which province?

Ontario.

Which two are Great Lakes?

Huron and Erie.

Who can help if you cannot pay for a lawyer?

Ask for legal aid services.

Which party is in power in British Columbia?

New Democratic Party

Where is Canada's largest naval base located?

Halifax.

What is the Canadian Constitution?

A system of laws and conventions which our country governs itself by.

What is Terry Fox's contribution?

He inspired people to contribute money for cancer research.

April 9 is celebrated as

Vimy Day.

What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card before an election?

Contact Elections Canada.

Fatima is a new immigrant to Canada. Why can she choose to take a job like any man?

Because of the equality of women and men in Canada.

How many Canadians served in the World War II?

More than one million.

How many Canadians served in the First World War?

More than 600,000.

What is a minority government?

The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons.

What is written on an election ballot?

The names of the candidates in your electoral district.

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

First Nations.

What is meaning of the Canadian coat of arms and motto: "A Mari Usque Ad Mare"?

From sea to sea.

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

Manitoba.

Who recommended that the Upper and Lower Canada be merged and given a responsible government?

Lord Durham.

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

Approved by the Governor General.

What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

United States of America.

Where do most French speaking Canadians live?

Quebec.

Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

The opposition party with the most MPs.

How can you help to protect the environment?

Walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling wherever possible.

Who are exempted from the requirement of adequate knowledge of English or French in order to become a Canadian citizen?

Adult applicants 55 years of age and over.

How is the Prime Minister chosen?

The leader of the party with the most elected Members of Parliament.

Where are the Great Lakes?

Southern Ontario along the border between Canada and the United States.

Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?

Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.

Who is the Queen's representative in Canada?

Governor General of Canada.

Which province is Canada's leading wheat producer?

Saskatchewan.

Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?

The beaver.

What does a Member of Parliament do?

He or she links Canadians to the federal government.

What does the Canadian flag look like?

White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the center.

Why is British Columbia known as Canada's Pacific Gateway?

Because billions of dollars in goods are shipped to and from Asia.

What are the parties that are not in power called?

Opposition parties.

In what year did Canada become a country?

1867.

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

Within 4 years of the most recent election.

How is the Prime Minister chosen?

The leader of the party with the most elected Members of Parliament.

What happens when the federal government loses a confidence vote?

An election is called.

What forms a jury?

An impartial jury is made up of citizens.

What are the Prairie provinces?

Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.

Who is Sir Arthur Currie?

Canada's greatest soldier in the First World War.

What is the Canadian Constitution?

A system of laws and conventions which our country governs itself by.

Who was the first person to draw a map of Canada's east coast?

John Cabot

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

The courts settle disputes and the police enforce the laws.

What party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?

The New Democratic Party

Which of the following partially resulted in the present-day Canada-U.S.A. border?

The War of 1812.

What is the name of the leader of the Official Opposition at the federal level?

Thomas Mulcair

What are the provinces of the Atlantic region?

Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?

Ten provinces and three territories.

Which of the following is the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?

Obeying the law, serving on a jury, voting in elections and helping others in the community.

Who circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research?

Rick Hansen.

Where do the majority of Métis live in Canada?

Prairie Provinces.

Who is Canada's Head of State?

A hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King).

Who was the heroine to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of a planned American attack in 1813?

Laura Secord

On what date did Nunavut become a territory?

April 1st, 1999

Which city provides important shipping and air links across the Pacific Ocean?

Vancouver.

Where do most French speaking Canadians live?

Quebec.

What is the capital city of Canada?

Ottawa.

Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?

Saskatchewan.

What are the territories of northern Canada?

Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

How does a bill become a law?

Must be approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate, and received royal assent.

How many judges are there in the Supreme Court of Canada?

Nine

How are Members of Parliament chosen?

Elected by Canadian citizens.

What is the population of Canada?

About 34 million.

When is Remembrance Day?

November 11th every year.

What do political parties do?

Share ideas about how government should work.

Who has the right to vote in a federal election?

A Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list.

What is a majority government?

The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons

Who are the people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry?

Métis.

What document made Confederation legal?

The British North America Act.

What are the regions of Canada?

Atlantic, North, Central, Prairies and West Coast

What is the last line of Canada's national anthem?

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Which group of people were important in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway?

Chinese.

Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?

Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government.

Which province is the only officially bilingual province?

New Brunswick.

Which party is the official opposition party of British Columbia?

New Democratic Party

What is the benefit to be a volunteer to help others without pay?

Volunteering is an excellent way to gain useful skills and develop friends and contacts.

What is a major river in Quebec?

St. Lawrence River

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

Canadian citizens.

What is the name of the Governor General?

David Johnston

What does the blindfolded Lady Justice symbolizes?

Ladies must be respected for their legal rights.

Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut?

Inuit.

From whom are the Acadians descended?

French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604.

French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604.

Ontario and Quebec.

Why is the North sometimes called the "Land of the Midnight Sun"?

Summer daylight can last up to 24 hours.

What unique art form was developed by First Nations people on the West Coast?

Totem poles.

Who is the leader of the Official Opposition Party of British Columbia?

John Horgan

What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

God Save The Queen (King).

Which countries fought in the War of 1812?

United Kingdom and United States of America.

When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Constitution?

1982.

What are three minerals still being mined in the territories today?

Gold, lead and zinc.

Which of the following best describes the Lacrosse sport?

The official summer sport.

When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?

Late 1700s.

Who were the Group of Seven in modern Canada?

A group of Canadian landscape painters in the 1920s.

In World War II, in which aspect did Canada contribute more to Allied air effort than any other Commonwealth country?

Trained 130,000 allied air crew.

What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation?

Dominion of Canada.

Which of the following is the responsibilities of local government?

Social and community Health, snow removal and transportation.

Which province has the most valuable forest industry in Canada?

British Columbia.

Which province is the biggest producer of metals in Canada?

Ontario.