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Question 1 · Multiple choice
Under the Charter's mobility rights, Canadians can: A Only work in the province where they were born B Live and work anywhere in Canada C Enter Canada only with a visa D Move between provinces only with a permit
Show answer Correct answer: B — Live and work anywhere in Canada
Why? Mobility rights mean Canadians can live and work anywhere in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
What are the three parts of Parliament? A The Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the courts B The Senate, the House of Commons and the Supreme Court C The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons D The Governor General, the Premiers and the mayors
Show answer Correct answer: C — The Sovereign, the Senate and the House of Commons
Why? Parliament has three parts: the Sovereign (King or Queen), the Senate and the House of Commons. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
Which trophy for women's hockey was established in 2005 by a former Governor General? A The Clarkson Cup B The Grey Cup C The Stanley Cup D The Lady Byng Trophy
Show answer Correct answer: A — The Clarkson Cup
Why? The Clarkson Cup for women's hockey was established in 2005 by Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th Governor General. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
What is the capital of Alberta? A Calgary, the province's largest city B Edmonton C Regina D Banff
Show answer Correct answer: B — Edmonton
Why? Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
Who were the United Empire Loyalists? A French soldiers who stayed in the colony after the defeat of 1759 B Colonists who stayed loyal to the Crown and left the United States for Canada C Métis fighters who followed Louis Riel D Irish immigrants who came after 1840
Show answer Correct answer: B — Colonists who stayed loyal to the Crown and left the United States for Canada
Why? People loyal to the Crown, the Loyalists, fled oppression in the American colonies and settled in Nova Scotia and Quebec after the American Revolution. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
In which type of industry do most working Canadians have jobs? A Natural resource industries B Manufacturing industries C Service industries D Agriculture
Show answer Correct answer: C — Service industries
Why? Service industries such as transportation, education, health care, banking and retail employ more than 75% of working Canadians. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
In which year did Canada help found La Francophonie, an association of French-speaking countries? A 1867 B 1970 C 1995 D 1949
Show answer Correct answer: B — 1970
Why? In 1970 Canada helped found La Francophonie, an international association of French-speaking countries. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
Where was the first representative assembly elected in what is now Canada, in 1758? A Québec City B Halifax, Nova Scotia C York (Toronto), in Upper Canada D Charlottetown
Show answer Correct answer: B — Halifax, Nova Scotia
Why? Democratic institutions developed gradually; the first representative assembly was elected in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1758. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
Where do most Métis people live? A In the Atlantic provinces B In the Prairie provinces C In Nunavut D In southern Ontario
Show answer Correct answer: B — In the Prairie provinces
Why? The majority of the Métis live in the Prairie provinces. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
What is the capital of British Columbia? A Vancouver B Kelowna C Victoria D Whitehorse
Show answer Correct answer: C — Victoria
Why? Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and headquarters of the navy's Pacific fleet. Vancouver has the largest port. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
After an election is called, what do electors in the National Register receive? A A citizenship certificate B A ballot by mail C A jury summons D A voter information card
Show answer Correct answer: D — A voter information card
Why? Electors in the National Register receive a voter information card saying when and where to vote and giving a number to call for an interpreter or special services. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
How are senators chosen? A They are elected by the voters of each province at the same time as MPs B They are chosen by the provincial Premiers C They are elected by members of the House of Commons D The Governor General appoints them on the Prime Minister's advice
Show answer Correct answer: D — The Governor General appoints them on the Prime Minister's advice
Why? Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister and serve until age 75. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
Which animal appears on the five-cent coin and was a symbol of the Hudson's Bay Company? A The caribou B The loon C The beaver D The polar bear
Show answer Correct answer: C — The beaver
Why? The beaver was adopted centuries ago as a symbol of the Hudson's Bay Company; it is on the five-cent coin. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
The Constitutional Act of 1791 divided the Province of Quebec into: A Nova Scotia and New Brunswick B Manitoba and the Northwest Territories C Ontario and the Hudson Bay territory D Upper Canada and Lower Canada
Show answer Correct answer: D — Upper Canada and Lower Canada
Why? In 1791 the Constitutional Act divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada (later Ontario) and Lower Canada (later Quebec) and gave them elected assemblies. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
What is the capital of Manitoba? A Regina B Brandon C Thunder Bay D Winnipeg
Show answer Correct answer: D — Winnipeg
Why? Winnipeg is the capital and most populous city of Manitoba. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
How are men and women treated under Canadian law? A Men have more legal rights than women B Women have more legal rights than men C Their rights depend on their province D They are equal under the law
Show answer Correct answer: D — They are equal under the law
Why? In Canada men and women are equal under the law. Gender-based violence such as spousal abuse or forced marriage is severely punished. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
What kind of cases does a small claims court hear? A Serious criminal cases B Appeals from the Supreme Court C Civil cases involving small amounts of money D Disputes between two provinces over their borders
Show answer Correct answer: C — Civil cases involving small amounts of money
Why? Small claims courts handle civil cases involving small amounts of money. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
Which was the first province in the British Empire to move towards abolishing slavery, in 1793? A Upper Canada B Lower Canada C Nova Scotia D Prince Edward Island
Show answer Correct answer: A — Upper Canada
Why? In 1793 Upper Canada, led by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, became the first province in the Empire to move toward abolition. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
In which two years did Quebec referendums on sovereignty take place, both defeated? A 1967 and 1982 B 1970 and 1990 C 1960 and 1976 D 1980 and 1995
Show answer Correct answer: D — 1980 and 1995
Why? The movement for Quebec sovereignty was defeated in a referendum in 1980 and again in a second referendum in 1995. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
What is the capital of Nunavut? A Yellowknife B Whitehorse C Iqaluit D Resolute
Show answer Correct answer: C — Iqaluit
Why? Iqaluit, formerly Frobisher Bay, is the capital of Nunavut. Source
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