To become a Canadian citizen, you must pass the official 20-question exam. To help you prepare, we’ve created two free mock tests based entirely on the official Discover Canada study guide.
Sharpen your skills with our practice exams and ensure you’re fully prepared for your big day.
Official 2026 Canadian citizenship test rules
| Feature | Official Requirement |
| Total Questions | 20 (Multiple-choice or True/False) |
| Passing Score | 15 correct answers (75%) |
| Time Limit | 45 minutes |
| Languages | English or French |
What is covered in our Canadian citizenship mock test?
Our 2026 practice exams cover key topics from all 10 chapters of the official study guide, Discover Canada.
- History & Rights: Confederation, Indigenous heritage, and the Charter of Rights.
- Government: How Parliament and the justice system work.
- Symbols & Culture: National symbols, the Monarchy, and the Anthem.
- Geography: Detailed knowledge of provinces and territories.
Just like the actual exam, you’ll need at least 15/20 correct answers (75%) to pass.
You have 45 minutes to complete each test. Good luck!
Canadian citizenship practice test #1
Ready to start? Let’s get the clock running. The Canadian citizenship test questions and answers start in 3, 2, 1…
1- What are three responsibilities of a Canadian citizen?
- A) Learning both official languages, voting in elections, and belonging to a union.
- B) Being loyal to Canada, recycling newspapers, and serving in the Navy, Army, or Air Force.
- C) Buying Canadian products, owning your own business, and using less water
- D) Helping others in the community, voting in elections, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
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2- Who selects Cabinet Ministers?
- A) The King
- B) The Prime Minister
- C) The citizens of Canada who vote
- D) The Governor General
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3- What is the highest mountain in Canada?
- A) Mount Moresby
- B) Mount Fairweather
- C) Mount Columbia
- D) Mount Logan
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4- The Inuit in the Inuktitut language means:
- A) The land
- B) The sun
- C) An immigrant
- D) The people
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5- Who was Sir Arthur Currie?
- A) A military leader of the Métis in the 19th century
- B) A general at the Battle of Amiens
- C) Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War
- D) A leader at the Vimy Ridge Battle
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6- Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
- A) Mark Carney
- B) Adrianne Clarkson
- C) Justin Trudeau
- D) Sir John A. Macdonald
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7- What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?
- A) To celebrate Confederation
- B) To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day
- C) To honour the prime minister who has died
- D) To remember Queen Elizabeth II
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8- What is the title of the Sovereign’s representative in Canada?
- A) Prime Minister
- B) Governor General
- C) His Majesty King Charles III
- D) Premier
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9- Which port is the busiest and largest in Canada?
- A) The Port of Vancouver
- B) Port of Montreal
- C) Port of Victoria
- D) Port of Halifax
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10- What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774?
- A) It solidified Canada’s tolerance of religious traditions under the law.
- B) It marked the birth of Canada.
- C) It made the confederation of Canada legal.
- D) It divided the Province of Canada into Ontario and Quebec.
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11- Which flag is Canada’s official Royal flag?
- A) The French flag
- B) The Canadian Red Ensign flag
- C) The Royal flag
- D) The Union Jack
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12- What country has the majority of immigrants in Canada come from since the 1970s?
- A) England
- B) Asian Countries
- C) The United States
- D) France
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13- Who was the founder of the women’s suffrage movement in Canada?
- A) Dr. Emily Stowe
- B) Agnes Macphail
- C) Laura Secord
- D) Thérèse Casgrain
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14- What is the approximate population of Canada?
- A) 50 million
- B) 34 million
- C) 75 million
- D) 38 million
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15- What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?
- A) Studying hard so you can earn enough money in the future
- B) Getting a job and working hard in keeping with one’s abilities
- C) Preparing food and keeping the house clean
- D) Buying a house and getting a mortgage
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16- Which is the Official Opposition party at the federal level today?
- A) The Liberal Party
- B) The Green Party
- C) The New Democratic Party
- D) The Conservative Party
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17- What animal is the official symbol of Canada?
- A) Elk
- B) Deer
- C) Beaver
- D) Moose
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18- What is the largest Aboriginal population in Canada?
- A) Acadian
- B) First Nations
- C) Métis
- D) Inuit
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19- How many Canadians served and died in World War I?
- A) 300,00 served, and 45,000 died
- B) 600,000 served, and 60,000 died
- C) 500,000 served, and 100,000 died
- D) 60,000 served, and 6,000 died
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20- Name one responsibility that does not belong to municipal or local governments.
- A) Recycling Programs
- B) Firefighting
- C) Policing
- D) Highways
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How did you do on our Canadian citizenship mock test?
Did you answer at least 15 questions correctly? If so, you might be ready for the real test!
But why leave it to chance?
Let’s take another test to confirm that you’ll pass.
Canadian citizenship practice test #2
1- Which federal political party is in power?
- A) New Democratic Party
- B) Liberal Party
- C) Conservative Party
- D) Green Party
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2- What movement is known as the effort by women to achieve the right to vote?
- A) Feminist movement
- B) Women Take Over movement
- C) Women’s suffrage movement
- D) Quebec sovereignty movement
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3- Which part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?
- A) The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- B) The Civil Code of France
- C) The Canadian Charter of Freedoms
- D) The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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4- What does Confederation mean?
- A) It references multiculturalism
- B) Join of provinces to form a new country
- C) Supporting the Union of the Confederate States
- D) From the majestic east to the west
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5- In what territory is more than half the population Aboriginal (Dene, Inuit, Métis)?
- A) Nunavut
- B) Yukon
- C) Northwest Territories
- D) Whitehorse
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6- Who is Terry Fox?
- A) Paralympic medalist wheelchair racer
- B) A hero began a cross-country run for cancer research
- C) Freestyle ski Olympic gold medalist, 1994
- D) A famous hockey player
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7- What is the Canadian Constitution?
- A) Based solely on the Civil Code of France
- B) Municipal and provincial laws
- C) Laws that come only from English common law
- D) A system of laws and conventions by which the country governs itself
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8- Which three countries are signatories to NAFTA?
- A) United States, Mexico, and Canada
- B) Denmark, Andorra, and Canada
- C) United Kingdom, France, and Canada
- D) United States, Japan, and Canada
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9- What is due process?
- A) You must prove your innocence in court
- B) The government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
- C) The law applies to everyone in Canada, except judges and politicians
- D) Individuals are entitled to only some freedoms under the law
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10- What are the three levels of government in Canada?
- A) Federal, State, and Local
- B) Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local)
- C) Federal, Township, Provincial
- D) Federal, Territorial, and Provincial
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11- Who was the first leader of a responsible government in Canada in 1849?
- A) George-Étienne Cartier
- B) Sir Sam Steele
- C) Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fountaine
- D) Sir John A. Macdonald
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12- What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?
- A) Commerce
- B) Disunion
- C) Slavery
- D) Unity
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13- What does it mean by the equality of women and men?
- A) Men have more rights than women under the law
- B) Men and women must both do housework
- C) Men and women are equal under the law
- D) Women have more rights than men under the law
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14- When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?
- A) 1982
- B) 1882
- C) 1902
- D) 1876
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15- What happened to Aboriginal people with the arrival of European traders and colonists?
- A) Europeans captured them and enslaved them
- B) They reached a good understanding and started business relationships
- C) An endless war started
- D) Many died of European diseases due to lack of antibodies
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16- When is Remembrance Day celebrated?
- A) 11 November
- B) 10 February
- C) 11 December
- D) 10 October
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17- Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?
- A) It was a strategic point in the north of Spain seized from Nazi Germany
- B) It has come to symbolise Canada’s coming of age as a nation
- C) The Canadian army was founded that day
- D) After the battle, the Canadian soldiers returned home victorious. It was the end of the war.
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18- Where do about half of the First Nation people live?
- A) In the Prairie Provinces
- B) In the Atlantic Provinces
- C) On the West Coast
- D) On reserve land
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19- What is celebrated on January 11th?
- A) Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster
- B) Sir John A. Macdonald Day
- C) Feast of St Francis of Assisi
- D) Discovery Day
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20- What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774?
- A) It solidified Canada’s tolerance of religious traditions under the law
- B) It made the confederation of Canada legal
- C) It marked the birth of Canada
- D) It divided the province of Canada into Ontario and Quebec
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FAQs
How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?
The official exam consists of 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions. You have 45 minutes to complete the test and must correctly answer at least 15 questions (75%) to pass.
What happens if I fail the Canadian citizenship test?
If you don’t pass the first time, but meet the other citizenship requirements, you will be scheduled for a second test. If you’re worried about the process, check out our detailed guide on “What to do if you fail your citizenship test” to learn about the next steps and how to prepare for a retake.
How many times can I take the citizenship test in Canada?
In most cases, you have three opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge. If you do not pass the first exam, you will be invited to take a second one. If you fail the second exam, you will be required to attend a hearing with a citizenship official.
What happens after you take the citizenship test?
If you pass the exam and meet all the other requirements, the next step is the citizenship ceremony. You will receive an invitation, or Notice to Appear, to take the Oath of Citizenship and receive your certificate.