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Canadian Citizenship Test Practice 2026

Practise for the Canadian citizenship test with questions written from Discover Canada, the official study guide. The real test has 20 questions, you have 45 minutes, and you need 15 correct answers to pass. Each practice set has 20 questions on rights, history, government, symbols, the economy and the regions of Canada.

Read before you practiseStart with the Canadian Citizenship Test Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 20

    Which document, signed in England in 1215, is the starting point of the Canadian tradition of ordered liberty?
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    Answer: B. Magna Carta

    Canadian rights and freedoms grow from a long tradition that began with Magna Carta, the Great Charter of Freedoms, in 1215.

  2. Question 2 of 20

    In what year was the Constitution amended to include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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    Answer: C. 1982

    The Charter became part of the Constitution in 1982.

  3. Question 3 of 20

    What does habeas corpus protect?
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    Answer: B. Your right to challenge being held by the state without a lawful reason

    Habeas corpus comes from English common law. It lets a person challenge an unlawful detention by the state.

  4. Question 4 of 20

    Which of these is one of the fundamental freedoms in the Charter?
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    Answer: B. Freedom of peaceful assembly

    The fundamental freedoms are freedom of conscience and religion; of thought, belief, opinion and expression; of peaceful assembly; and of association.

  5. Question 5 of 20

    What do mobility rights in the Charter allow Canadians to do?
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    Answer: C. Live and work anywhere in Canada, and enter and leave the country freely

    Mobility rights mean you can live and work in any province or territory, enter and leave Canada, and apply for a passport.

  6. Question 6 of 20

    How does the Charter describe multiculturalism?
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    Answer: B. As a fundamental characteristic of Canadian heritage and identity

    The Charter says multiculturalism is a basic part of who Canadians are and of Canada's heritage.

  7. Question 7 of 20

    How does Canadian law treat men and women?
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    Answer: C. As equal under the law

    In Canada, men and women are equal under the law. Violence against women and girls is a serious crime.

  8. Question 8 of 20

    Which of these is a crime in Canada that is severely punished?
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    Answer: D. Forcing someone to marry

    Forced marriage, spousal abuse, honour killings, female genital mutilation and other gender-based violence are crimes under Canada's criminal laws.

  9. Question 9 of 20

    You receive a notice to serve on a jury. What should you do?
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    Answer: A. Serve, because it is a legal requirement

    Serving on a jury when called is a citizenship responsibility and a legal requirement.

  10. Question 10 of 20

    In which elections should Canadian citizens vote?
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    Answer: A. Federal, provincial or territorial, and local elections

    Voting in all three kinds of elections is a responsibility of citizenship.

  11. Question 11 of 20

    Is military service compulsory in Canada?
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    Answer: A. No, but serving is a noble way to contribute to Canada

    There is no compulsory military service. Joining the Canadian Forces is a choice and an honourable way to serve.

  12. Question 12 of 20

    Getting a job, taking care of your family and working hard are part of which citizenship responsibility?
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    Answer: A. Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family

    Working to support yourself and your family is a responsibility of citizenship.

  13. Question 13 of 20

    Who are Canada's three founding peoples?
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    Answer: B. Aboriginal, French and British

    Canada was founded by Aboriginal, French and British peoples. First Nations, Inuit and Métis are the three Aboriginal groups.

  14. Question 14 of 20

    Which three groups make up the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?
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    Answer: B. First Nations, Inuit and Métis

    The Aboriginal peoples of Canada are the First Nations (Indians), the Inuit and the Métis.

  15. Question 15 of 20

    What does the word "Inuit" mean in Inuktitut?
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    Answer: B. The people

    Inuit means "the people." "Nunavut" means "our land" and "kanata" means "village."

  16. Question 16 of 20

    Who are the Métis?
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    Answer: D. A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry

    The Métis have mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry. Most live in the Prairie provinces and some speak Michif.

  17. Question 17 of 20

    In what year did the Government of Canada formally apologize to former students of residential schools?
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    Answer: D. 2008

    Many Aboriginal children were sent to residential schools from the 1800s until the 1980s. Ottawa formally apologized in 2008.

  18. Question 18 of 20

    Who are the Acadians?
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    Answer: C. Descendants of French colonists who began settling in the Maritimes in 1604

    The Acadians descend from French settlers who came to the Maritime provinces starting in 1604.

  19. Question 19 of 20

    What was the "Great Upheaval"?
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    Answer: D. The deportation of more than two-thirds of the Acadians from 1755 to 1763

    During the war between Britain and France, most Acadians were forced from their homeland. This is called the Great Upheaval.

  20. Question 20 of 20

    In 2006, what did the House of Commons recognize about the Québécois?
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    Answer: C. That they form a nation within a united Canada

    In 2006 the House of Commons recognized that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada.

What to know before the test

  • The test has 20 questions. Each one is multiple choice or true or false.
  • You have 45 minutes, and you need at least 15 correct answers out of 20 to pass.
  • In most cases, you must take the test if you are between 18 and 54 years old on the day you sign your application.
  • Most people take the test online. Once you get your invitation, you have 30 days to complete it, and you are monitored through your webcam.
  • If you need an accommodation, the test may be given in person or on Microsoft Teams instead.
  • You can take the test in English or French, and you have three chances to pass.
  • The questions come from the official study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?

There are 20 multiple-choice or true-or-false questions. You have 45 minutes and need 15 correct answers (75%) to pass.

Who has to take the citizenship test?

In most cases, applicants who are 18 to 54 years old on the day they sign their application. People outside that age range do not take the test.

What should I study for the citizenship test?

Study Discover Canada, the official guide from IRCC. The test covers Canada's history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols, plus the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

What happens if I fail the citizenship test?

You have three chances to pass. Depending on your results, IRCC may invite you to a re-test, an interview or a hearing.

Can I take the citizenship test online?

Yes. Most people take it online and have 30 days to finish it after they get the invitation. If you need an accommodation, it may be in person or on Microsoft Teams.

Can I take the test in French?

Yes. The citizenship test is available in English or French.

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