Study Guide
Select a topic to review key facts and important dates for the Canadian citizenship test.
Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship
Canadian citizens have rights and responsibilities that come from our history, are secured by Canadian law, and reflect our shared traditions, identity and values.
7 key facts · 2 important dates
Who We Are
To understand what it means to be Canadian, it is important to know about our three founding peoples — Aboriginal, French and British.
9 key facts · 4 important dates
Canada's History
Canada's history spans thousands of years — from Aboriginal civilizations to European exploration, Confederation, two World Wars, and the modern nation we know today.
12 key facts · 17 important dates
Modern Canada
Postwar Canada enjoyed record prosperity and became an active member of the international community — a multicultural, peaceful, and prosperous nation.
14 key facts · 18 important dates
How Canadians Govern Themselves
There are three key facts about Canada's system of government: our country is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy, and a constitutional monarchy.
8 key facts · 2 important dates
Federal Elections
Canadians vote in elections for the people they want to represent them in the House of Commons.
9 key facts · 4 important dates
The Justice System
The Canadian justice system guarantees everyone due process under the law — everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
11 key facts · 3 important dates
Canadian Symbols
Canada has many important symbols — objects, events and people that have special meaning and express our national identity.
11 key facts · 6 important dates
Canada's Economy
Canada has always been a trading nation and commerce remains the engine of economic growth.
11 key facts · 4 important dates
Canada's Regions
Canada is the second largest country on earth — 10 million square kilometres — with five distinct regions, ten provinces and three territories.
14 key facts · 8 important dates