Canadian Citizenship Test
Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedom
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Magna Carta (the Great Charter of Freedoms)
Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?
Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery
What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?
Catholic
Who had played an important part in building the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)?
Chinese Railroad Workers
Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leaders
Conservative (Ambrose), NDP (Mulclair), Liberal (Trudeau), Bloc Quebecois (Fortin), Green Party (May)
What is the name of the Governor General
David Johnston
Who was known as "greatest living Canadian?
Dr. Wilder Penfield
How are the Members of Parliament chosen?
Elected by Canadian citizens
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and French
In Canada's justice system what does "presumption of innocence" mean?
Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
Upper Canada was mainly Catholic, while Lower Canada was mainly Protestant
False
Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association
From where does the name "Canada" come from?
From "Kanata", the Huron-Iroquiosword for village
Who is considered Canada's greatest soldier?
General Sir Arthur Currie
What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?
Getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard in keeping with one's abilities
Who is the Queen's representative in Canada?
Governor General of Canada
The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state is called
Habeas corpus
Canada's largest naval base is also the capital of Nova Scotia
Halifax
Give the first two lines of Canada's national anthem
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command
What do you call a law before it is passed?
a bill
Good Friday
Good Friday
Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?
Northern Territories
How many ridings or constituencies are there in Canada?
308
What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?
65%
How many judges are there in the Supreme Court of Canada
9
How many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.), the highest available to Canadians?
96
Who has the right to vote in the federal elections?
A Canadian citizen, 18 years old or older and on voter's list
What is the voter information card?
A form that tells you when and where to vote
Who was Sir Sam Steele?
A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen
Who are the founding peoples of Canada?
Aboriginal, French and British
What is the population of Canada
About 34 million
What do you mark on a federal election ballot?
An "X"
Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?
Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old
How does a bill become a law?
Approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General
What three oceans border Canada?
Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific
Name the five regions of Canada
Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North
What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote?
Call Elections Canada or visit their website
Who do Canadians vote for in the federal elections?
A candidate thay want to represent them in the Parliament
Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?
A champion of democracy and French language rights and the first leader of a responsible government in Canada
Who are the Metis?
A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal And European ancestry
The capital of Saskatchewan, as well as home to the RCMP's training academy
Regina
How are the Senators chosen?
Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
Who were the United Empire Loyalist?
Settlers who came to Canada from the United States during the American Revolution
In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?
Yes, if you feel the need to
What are the three branches of government?
the Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?
the beaver
What year was Confederation?
1867
Queen Elizabeth has been Queen of Canada since
1952
When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom become part of the Canadian Constitution?
1982
What does the word "Inuit" mean?
"The people" in the Inuktitut language
What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?
Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide
Who was the first person to map Canada's Atlantic shore?
John Cabot
What does Confederation mean?
Joining of provinces to make a new country
What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada and his/her party?
Justin Trudeau (Liberal Party)
Which political party is in power?
Liberal Party
In each province, the role similar to the Governor General belongs to
Lieutenant Governor
What do you call the Sovereign's representative in the provinces?
Lieutenant Governor
Who is considered the father of Manitoba?
Louis Riel
What is meant by the equality of men and women?
Men and women are equal under the law
Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?
More than 600,000
Which one is the only official bilingual province?
New Brunswick
Which was the last province to join Canada?
Newfoundland
What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital?
Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown)
Name six responsibilities of citizenship
Obeying the law, taking responsibilty for oneself and one's family; helping others in the community, voting in elections, serving on a jury, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
When must federal elections be held?
On the third Monday of October every four years following the most recent general election
One third of all Canadians live in which province?
Ontario
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What is Canada's system of government called?
Parliamentary government
Who are the Quebecers?
People of Quebec
What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?
Pledge allegiance to the Queen, observe the laws of Canada and fulfill the duties of a Canadian
Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?
Prairie Provinces
Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?
Prince Edward Island
What province is known as the birthplace of Confederation?
Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.)
Where do most French-speaking Canadians live?
Quebec
Which province is the main producer of pulp, paper and hydroelectricity?
Quebec
What is the "head tax"?
Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Whose portrait is on the $5 bill?
Sir Wilfred Laurier
What is a major river in Quebec?
St. Lawrence River
What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
The British defeated the French marking the end of France's empire in America
Which party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?
The Conservative Party
Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?
The Constitutional Act of 1791
Which province was split into two at Confederation?
The Province of Canada
In the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is this called?
The Quiet Revolution
Canada's highest court is called?
The Supreme Court of Canada
Which of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?
The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States
Who are the Acadians?
The decendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604
How is the government formed after a federal election?
The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister.
Which party becomes the Official Opposition?
The party with the second most MPs
Which of the following statements about residential schools is NOT true?
The schools were welcomed by the Abroiginal people
What did the Father's of Confederation do?
They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada
What is the role of the Opposition parties?
To oppose or try to improve government proposals
What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?
To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day
What is the role of courts in Canada?
To settle disputes
Canada's largest international trading partner
United States
What is the highest honour available to Canadians?
Victoria Cross
When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate
We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year
What does the Canadian flag look like?
White with red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre
What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?
Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Nortwest Territories (Yellowknife) and Nunavut (Iqaluit)
About one half of the goods produced in British Columbia are
forestry products
