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.
En bref
L’examen officiel comporte 20 questions. Pour réussir : 15 of 20 (75%). Durée : 45 minutes. Organisé par : Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 150 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.
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Question 1 sur 20
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Réponse: B. Magna Carta
Canadian rights and freedoms grow from a long tradition that began with Magna Carta, the Great Charter of Freedoms, in 1215.
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Question 2 sur 20
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Réponse: C. 1982
The Charter became part of the Constitution in 1982.
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Question 3 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 4 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 5 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 6 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 7 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 8 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 9 sur 20
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Réponse: A. Serve, because it is a legal requirement
Serving on a jury when called is a citizenship responsibility and a legal requirement.
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Question 10 sur 20
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Réponse: A. Federal, provincial or territorial, and local elections
Voting in all three kinds of elections is a responsibility of citizenship.
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Question 11 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 12 sur 20
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Réponse: A. Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family
Working to support yourself and your family is a responsibility of citizenship.
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Question 13 sur 20
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Réponse: B. Aboriginal, French and British
Canada was founded by Aboriginal, French and British peoples. First Nations, Inuit and Métis are the three Aboriginal groups.
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Question 14 sur 20
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Réponse: B. First Nations, Inuit and Métis
The Aboriginal peoples of Canada are the First Nations (Indians), the Inuit and the Métis.
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Question 15 sur 20
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Réponse: B. The people
Inuit means "the people." "Nunavut" means "our land" and "kanata" means "village."
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Question 16 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 17 sur 20
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Réponse: D. 2008
Many Aboriginal children were sent to residential schools from the 1800s until the 1980s. Ottawa formally apologized in 2008.
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Question 18 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 19 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
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Question 20 sur 20
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Réponse: 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.
Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.
L’examen réel : 15 of 20 (75%)
À savoir avant l’examen
- 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.
Questions fréquentes
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.