Canadian Citizenship Test
Practice questions based on the official Discover Canada study guide (IRCC)
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About the Canadian Citizenship Test
The Canadian Citizenship Test is administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to applicants between 18 and 54 who have applied for Canadian citizenship. Test questions are based on the official study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
The test covers Canadian history, geography, government, rights and responsibilities, symbols, and key economic, cultural, and political institutions. This reviewer drills the question types and topic mix that have appeared on recent IRCC online and in-person citizenship tests.
What this practice test covers
- Canadian history: Indigenous peoples, settlement, Confederation, world wars, modern era
- Geography: provinces and territories, regions, capitals, climate
- Government: parliamentary system, Crown, federal vs. provincial powers, courts
- Rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship
- Symbols and identity: flag, anthem, currency, royal arms, Coat of Arms
- Economy and federal institutions
Frequently asked
What score do I need to pass the citizenship test?
You must answer at least 15 of the 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions correctly (75%) to pass the IRCC citizenship test.
What if I fail the citizenship test?
If you fail your first attempt, IRCC normally offers a second test 4 to 8 weeks later. If you fail the second test, IRCC may invite you to a citizenship hearing with an officer.
Is the citizenship test in English or French?
You can choose either of Canada's official languages - English or French - when you apply. The test is offered in your chosen language.
Sample questions from the Canadian Citizenship Test
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- Q1Which of the following is a fundamental freedom protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- Q2The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms became part of the Constitution in:
- Q3Which is a responsibility of Canadian citizens (not just a right)?
- Q4To vote in a federal Canadian election you must be:
- Q5Which Canadian Prime Minister introduced the Canadian Bill of Rights in 1960?
- Q6Canada's three founding peoples are:
- Q7The two official languages of Canada are:
- Q8Which group makes up the largest of Canada's three Aboriginal peoples?
- Q9The term "Métis" refers to:
- Q10Which province is the largest source of French-Canadian heritage?
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