Which is Canada's largest and busiest port?
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Correct answer: B — The Port of Vancouver
Why? The Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest and busiest; Halifax is the largest east coast port.Source
Canadian citizenship practice test 11
Practice test 11: 20 questions from all topics, as many as in the real test, where you need 15 of 20 correct. Pick an answer and check yourself straight away.
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How does Discover Canada describe the border between Canada and the United States?
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Correct answer: D — The world's longest undefended border
Why? The guide calls the Canada–U.S. border the world's longest undefended border.Source
Who invented the worldwide system of standard time zones?
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Correct answer: A — Sir Sandford Fleming
Why? Sir Sandford Fleming invented the worldwide system of standard time zones.Source
Who drove the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885?
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Correct answer: D — Donald Smith (Lord Strathcona)
Why? On November 7, 1885, Donald Smith (Lord Strathcona), a director of the CPR, drove the last spike.Source
Why do the three territories not have provincial status?
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Correct answer: D — They have small populations
Why? The three territories have small populations and do not have the status of provinces, but their governments carry out many similar functions.Source
When is Remembrance Day?
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Correct answer: A — November 11
Why? Remembrance Day, November 11, marks the Armistice of 1918 and honours those who served and died. April 9 is Vimy Day.Source
If you have a concern about the conduct of a police officer, what can you do?
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Correct answer: D — Use the force's process to raise your concern
Why? You can question police service or conduct; almost all police forces have a process for raising concerns.Source
Since the 1970s, where have most immigrants to Canada come from?
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Correct answer: B — Asian countries
Why? Discover Canada notes that since the 1970s most immigrants have come from Asian countries.Source
Which British Columbia valley is known for its fruit orchards and wineries?
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Correct answer: C — The Okanagan Valley
Why? British Columbia is known for the fruit orchards and wineries of the Okanagan Valley.Source
Besides voting on election day, how else can you vote in a federal election?
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Correct answer: A — At advance polls or by special ballot
Why? You can vote on election day, at advance polls or by special ballot.Source
Which workers helped build the Canadian Pacific Railway?
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Correct answer: C — European and Chinese workers
Why? The railway was built by European and Chinese labour. Chinese workers later faced the Head Tax, for which the Government of Canada apologized in 2006.Source
How does Discover Canada describe multiculturalism?
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Correct answer: B — As a fundamental part of Canadian identity
Why? The guide says that multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity.Source
Why are the Northern Territories called the "Land of the Midnight Sun"?
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Correct answer: A — In summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours
Why? In the North, summer daylight can last up to 24 hours, while in winter the sun disappears and darkness sets in for about three months.Source
Which two provinces were created in 1905?
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Correct answer: B — Alberta and Saskatchewan
Why? Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces in 1905.Source
Which robotic arm, used in outer space, was invented in Canada?
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Correct answer: B — The Canadarm
Why? SPAR Aerospace and the National Research Council invented the Canadarm, a robotic arm used in outer space.Source
How often are members of the House of Commons traditionally elected?
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Correct answer: B — Every four years
Why? Members of the House of Commons (MPs) are elected by the people, traditionally every four years.Source
Victoria Day, which marks the Sovereign's birthday, is celebrated on:
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Correct answer: D — The Monday preceding May 25
Why? Victoria Day, the Sovereign's birthday, is celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25.Source
What share of Canada's land mass do the three Northern Territories cover?
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Correct answer: D — One-third
Why? Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut cover one-third of Canada's land mass but have a small population.Source
Which religious affiliation do the largest number of Canadians share, according to Discover Canada?
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Correct answer: C — Catholic
Why? The great majority of Canadians identify as Christian; the largest religious affiliation is Catholic, followed by various Protestant churches.Source
In which war did more than 7,000 Canadians volunteer to fight between 1899 and 1902?
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Correct answer: D — The South African War (Boer War)
Why? More than 7,000 Canadians volunteered to fight in the South African War (Boer War) of 1899–1902, and over 260 died.Source
Official sources (2)
- Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (official study guide) — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), canada.ca, checked 19 October 2026
- Citizenship test: Study for the test — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), canada.ca, checked 19 October 2026