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O, Canada!

Canada is consistently named one of the best places in the world to live. So it’s no surprise people are choosing to become citizens of this great country.

The journey to becoming a Canadian citizen is a long one. You go from applications to interviews, to permanent residency, and finally, it’s time to take your Canadian Citizenship Test.

If you are on your way to becoming a Canadian citizen, you should be studying to take the test. One way to ensure you are well prepared is to take a Canadian citizenship practice test! You can take the practice tests as many times as you need to until you are comfortable with the material.

Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about taking practice Canadian citizenship tests.

What Is the Format of the Canadian Citizenship Test?

The test includes 20 Canada citizenship test questions, made up of both multiple-choice and true or false questions. You have 30 minutes to answer all of the questions and you have to correctly answer 15 out of 20 questions, or 75% of the questions.

You must be present in Canada when you take the test and you must take the test within 21 days from the test invitation date. The test is not an open-book test, so you have to be well-prepared when you answer the questions. You may choose to write the test in English or French.

Some of the topics the test might cover are:

The Rights and Responsibilities of Canadians
Canadian history
Canadian geography
The Canadian economy
The structure of the Canadian government
Laws of Canada
Symbols of Canada

There may also be questions about the specific province in which you live.

Read Your Preparation Book: "Discover Canada"

Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is the official, all-inclusive Canadian citizenship test study guide. When you have studied the entire guide, you can begin taking practice tests to boost your knowledge and to make sure you are ready to take (and pass!) the test.

What Is Included in the Discover Canada Guide?

In addition to information about applying for citizenship, there is a wide range of Canadian knowledge in the Discover Canada citizenship study guide. Here are some of the topics that will be covered.

The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

This chapter highlights the rights and responsibilities that someone takes on as a Canadian citizen. This includes details about Canadian laws, legislatures and the constitution. This chapter also emphasizes the equality of men and women, diversity in Canada and the three founding peoples of Canadathe Aboriginal, French and British.

Canada's System of Government

You will be expected to know three key facts about Canada’s system of government. These include Canada as a parliamentary democracy, a federal state, and a constitutional monarchy.

The legislative process (how a bill becomes law), how elections are held, and voting privileges will also be covered in the study guide. You will be required to know the other levels of government in Canada, including the local, or municipal government, and provincial government, and what each is responsible for.

Canada's History

From the Aboriginal peoples to the arrival of the Europeans, the exploration of Canada, Canada’s involvement in World War I and World War II and confederation. You will be expected to know about the expansion of Canada and its prime ministers.

Canadian Symbols & Economy

Canada has many people, objects, and events that have special significance. They explain what it means to be Canadian and the ways that we express our natural identity.

Some of them include the Canadian Crown, the flag, the maple leaf, popular sports and more.

Also included in the guide are the lyrics to O Canada, the national anthem of Canada, and a list of all the national holidays. Make sure you learn them!

Learn about economic issues that are important to Canada. This includes trade agreements, imports and exports, natural resources and other industries.

Modern Canada

When you study to become a citizen, you will be expected to know about post-war economic growth through to the current economic situation of Canada. Among the topics covered are Canada’s international contributions, Canada’s changing society, Canadian inventions and inventors, and sports, arts and culture.

The Regions of Canada

To write the test you have to know about the geography of Canada. You should know about the provinces and territories and the capitals of each.

On the testing day, you’ll want to bring your driver’s license, an insured Class A vehicle, and a copy of the email confirmation. The Z-endorsement portion requires a hard hat, wheel chocks, and a stopwatch.

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Getting Ready For the Canadian Citizenship Test

Doing Your Citizenship Test Online

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian citizenship test moved from an in-person to an online format. Candidates who are eligible to write the test online will receive an invitation with specific instructions and a test date.

Before you take your test, you will have to confirm your identity to an election official. They will do so via webcam video. When you write the test, the camera remains on, and there will be photos taken at random during your session. This is done to ensure the integrity of the test

If you prefer to wait to take your test in person, you should be aware that this may extend the waiting period.

Here are some things to do to prepare for your online test:

Carefully read the instructions on your invitation
Prepare a tablet, computer laptop for the session
Test your webcam to see if it works well
You should have Safari or Chrome browser set up
Designate a quiet and well-lit place to take the test

Leading Up to the Canadian Citizenship Test

A permanent resident of Canada can apply for Canadian citizenship after living in Canada for at least 1,095 days (three years) out of the last five years before the date you sign your application.

At some point following your citizenship application submission, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR).

One to two weeks before the test, you will get a notice with the date, time and location of your citizenship test. If you included an email address with your application, you will receive the information by email. It's important to make sure to also check your junk and spam folders in case the notice gets directed there.

If you are not available to take the test on the assigned date, you will have to explain why you cannot take the test. If the explanation is not a reasonable one, Citizenship Canada may stop processing your application.

To inform the immigration office that you need a different date, you may email or write to the office that sent you the letter. You may also use the online web form.

Other Important Details

The test room is only open to the person taking the test, no one can accompany you. When you come for your test, you must bring,

• The notice you received (Notice to Appear)

• Your permanent resident card

• Two pieces of government-issued identification (driver's license, health card etc.)

• Passports and travel documents

• A certificate proving English or French language skills

• Any other documents requested in your "Notice to Appear" letter

You will be interviewed by a citizenship official after the test. If you pass the test, you will get a date for your swearing-in ceremony. If you fail the test you will be given a date to re-take the test. If you don't pass after three tries, Canadian immigration refuses your application and you will have to re-apply for citizenship consideration.

Questions on the Test

All of the questions on the Canadian citizenship test are based on knowledge in the official Discover Canada guide provided to you by Immigration Canada. All the questions will pertain to the various facts and information presented in the guide.

How to Practice Taking the Canadian Citizenship Test

The best way to get ready for your citizenship test is to take online practice tests! Getting ready for the test is as simple as selecting practice tests and reviewing until you are confident that you have all the knowledge you need.

How the Online Citizenship Test Practice Works

Choose from a series of practice tests on the website. Each test has a different set of 25 multiple-choice questions. The questions cover a wide variety of material covering the material found in the Discover Canada study guide.

You can choose to take the practice test with random questions, or do chapter-by-chapter or topic-by-topic tests. You can retake the tests as many times as you need to until you feel confident about your results.

Additionally, as further practice, you can choose to take the Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Course. This offers additional resources to help you pass the test.

The Canadian Citizenship Practice Test: The Best Path to Citizenship

Getting close to receiving your Canadian citizenship is an exciting time. You want to do everything you can to make sure you pass the test the first time! With the Canadian citizenship practice test, you can make it happen.

Apna Toronto provides all the resources for many different practice tests, including the Canadian citizenship practice test. They provide all the knowledge and details you need to take you through your citizenship journey and beyond.