Which four provinces formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867?
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Correct answer: D — Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Why? The Dominion of Canada was formed in 1867 by Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.Source
Canadian citizenship practice test 9
Practice test 9: 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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Who scored the winning goal for Canada in the 1972 Canada–Soviet Summit Series?
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Correct answer: A — Paul Henderson
Why? In 1972 Paul Henderson scored the winning goal in the Canada–Soviet Summit Series, "the goal heard around the world".Source
How do you mark your ballot in a federal election?
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Correct answer: C — Mark an X in the circle next to your candidate
Why? Mark an X in the circle next to the name of the candidate of your choice, fold the ballot and give it to the poll official.Source
Who must obey Canada's laws?
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Correct answer: A — Everyone, including judges, politicians and the police
Why? Canadian laws apply to everyone, including judges, politicians and the police.Source
Which of the five Great Lakes lies entirely in the United States?
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Correct answer: B — Lake Michigan
Why? The five Great Lakes are Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior; Lake Michigan is in the U.S.A.Source
Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: A — Sir John A. Macdonald
Why? Sir John A. Macdonald, a Father of Confederation, became Canada's first Prime Minister in 1867.Source
What must Cabinet ministers do if they are defeated in a non-confidence vote?
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Correct answer: B — Resign
Why? Cabinet ministers are responsible to the elected representatives: they must retain the confidence of the House and resign if defeated in a non-confidence vote.Source
Which part of the original Parliament Buildings survived the fire of 1916?
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Correct answer: C — The Library
Why? The Centre Block was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1916 and rebuilt in 1922; the Library is the only part of the original building remaining.Source
Which Ontario region is known for its vineyards, wines and fruit crops?
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Correct answer: B — The Niagara region
Why? The Niagara region is known for its vineyards, wines and fruit crops.Source
What name is given to the deportation of the Acadians between 1755 and 1763?
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Correct answer: B — The Great Upheaval
Why? During the war between Britain and France, more than two-thirds of the Acadians were deported from their homeland. This ordeal is known as the Great Upheaval.Source
Besides laws passed by Parliament and provincial legislatures, which of these is a source of Canadian law?
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Correct answer: A — English common law
Why? Canadian law draws on laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures, English common law, the civil code of France and an unwritten constitution inherited from Great Britain.Source
Who was the key architect of Confederation from Quebec?
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Correct answer: B — Sir George-Étienne Cartier
Why? Sir George-Étienne Cartier, a railway lawyer and Montrealer, was the key architect of Confederation from Quebec.Source
Which trophy do Canadian Football League teams compete for?
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Correct answer: B — The Grey Cup
Why? CFL teams compete for the Grey Cup, donated by Lord Grey, the Governor General, in 1909. The Stanley Cup is for hockey.Source
Outside Quebec, which province has the largest Francophone population?
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Correct answer: A — Ontario
Why? Ontario has the largest Francophone population outside Quebec. New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province.Source
About what share of Canadian exports go to the United States, according to Discover Canada?
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Correct answer: B — Over three-quarters
Why? Discover Canada says over three-quarters of Canadian exports go to the United States, the largest bilateral trading relationship in the world.Source
Who suggested the term "Dominion of Canada" in 1864?
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Correct answer: C — Sir Leonard Tilley
Why? Sir Leonard Tilley, a Father of Confederation from New Brunswick, suggested the term Dominion of Canada in 1864, inspired by Psalm 72 in the Bible.Source
What are the three branches of government in Canada?
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Correct answer: C — Executive, legislative and judicial
Why? There are three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. Federal, provincial and municipal are levels (orders) of government.Source
What is held in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower?
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Correct answer: B — The Books of Remembrance
Why? The Memorial Chamber within the Peace Tower contains the Books of Remembrance, with the names of soldiers, sailors and airmen who died serving Canada.Source
Who can be a candidate in a federal election?
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Correct answer: D — A Canadian citizen aged 18 or older
Why? Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old can run in a federal election.Source
Which province was once called the "breadbasket of the world" and has 40% of Canada's arable land?
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Correct answer: C — Saskatchewan
Why? Saskatchewan, once known as the "breadbasket of the world" and the "wheat province", has 40% of the arable land in Canada.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