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The questions indicated below have been extracted from the booklet “A look At Canada,” which is provided by Immigration Canada & Citizenship; so that newcomers and permanent residents applying for citizenship learn about the country and prepare themselves for the Canadian Citizenship Exam.  Please know that Based on the testimony from those that have recently taken the test, we have learned that some of the questions on the exam could be same.  However, we are only providing the information below, so you can utilize it as one of your tools while you are getting prepared only.  Prensa Latina does not take any responsibility, guarantee or assure the person utilizing this information any positive or negative result during or after taking the citizenship test.  However, Prensa Latina wishes you good luck during the exam.

 

ABORIGINAL PEOPLES

1.  Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?

They are the only people originally from Canada.

 

2.  What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples in Canada?

The First Nations, the Inuit and the Métis.

 

3.  From who are the Métis descended?

From French and English fur traders who married First Nations women.

 

4.  Which group of Aboriginal peoples makes up more than half the population of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut?

 

 

5.  Why are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada working toward self-government?

They are trying to regain control over decisions that affect them.

 

6.  In which part of Canada did the Aboriginal peoples first live?

They lived in every region of the country.

 

7.  In what industry did the Métis first work with European settlers?

Fur Trade Industry.

HISTORY

 

1.  Where did the first European settlers in Canada come from?

France.

 

2.  Why did the early explorers first come to Atlantic Canada?

To fish and trade fur with the Aboriginals

 

 3.  What three industries helped the early settlers build communities in the Atlantic region?
Farming, fishing and shipbuilding

 

4.  Who were the United Empire Loyalists?
Thousands of people who left the United States during and after the revolution.

 

5.  When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?
In the late 1700s.

 

6.  When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River?

In the early 1600s.

7.  Which trade spread across Canada, making it important to the economy for over 300 years?
Fur trade.

 

8.  What form of transportation did Aboriginal peoples and fur traders use to create trading networks in North America?
canoes.

 

9.  What important trade did the Hudson’s Bay Company control?
fur trade.

 

10.  What did the government do to make immigration to western Canada much easier?
They build the Trans-Canadian railway.

 

11.  In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?

In the Fur Industry.

 

12.  For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands?
For 300 years.

 

13.  When did thousands of miners first come to the Yukon?
In the late 1800s.

 

14.  Which group of people was important in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
Chinese

 

15.  When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished?
In the late 1800s.

 

16.  What did the federal government do to encourage people to settle in the Prairie Province during the early 1900s?
They gave cheap land to the people.

 

 

CONFEDERATION / GOVERNMENT

 

1.  What does Confederation mean?

Different provinces joined together to form the new country of Canada.

 

2.  What is the Canadian Constitution?

A system of laws and conventions by which Canada governs itself.

 

3.  What year was Confederation?

 In 1867.

4.  When did the British North America Act come into effect?
In 1867

5.  Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history?
It made the Confederation legal.

6.  Which four provinces first formed Confederation?
Ontario

Quebec

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick.

7.  Which was the last province to join Canada?

Newfoundland in 1949.

8.  When is Canada's Day and what does it celebrate?
On first of July and it celebrates the anniversary of the Confederation.

 

9.  Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John a. MacDonald.

10.  Why is the Constitution Act, 1982 important in Canadian history?
It allows Canada to change the Constitution without asking the British government for approval.

 

11.  What document made Confederation legal?
The British North America Act.

12.  Which document first defined the responsibilities of federal and provincial governments?

The British North America Act.

13.  Which was the last territory to join Confederation?

Nunavut, in 1999.


RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1.  What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

2.  When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?
In 1982.

3.  Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Freedom of religion

Freedom of Speech

 

4.  Name three legal rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Right to a fair trial

Right to protection against discrimination

Right to liberty and security of the person
 

5.  List three ways in which you can protect the environment

Compost, recycle, and walk

 

6.  Who has the right to apply for a Canadian passport?

Canadian citizens.

7.  What does equality under the law mean?
Right to protection against discrimination.

 

8.  Name six responsibilities of citizenship.
Responsibility to vote in federal and provincial elections

Responsibility to obey Canada’s laws

Responsibility to help others in the community

Responsibility to care for and protect our heritage and environment

Responsibility to express opinions freely while respecting the rights and freedom of others

Responsibility to eliminate discrimination and injustice.

 

9.  Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.
By volunteering and helping others

10.  List four rights Canadian citizen have.
Right to enter and leave Canada freely

Right to vote in federal and provincial elections

Right to learn in either official language

Right to a Canadian passport.

 

11.  What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?
I will faithfully bear true allegiance to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, he Heirs and Successors, and I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfill my duties as a Canadian citizen.

12.  Who has the right to enter and leave Canada at will?
Canadian citizens.

13.  Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the Federal Government?
Canadian citizens.

14.  What does “mobility rights” mean?
You can live and work wherever in Canada.

 

15.  Give an example of how you can care for Canada’s natural heritage.
For example you can plant flowers and trees; you can preserve the national and provincial parks

16.  Which legal document recognizes the cultural diversity of Canadians?
The Canadian Multiculturalism Act.

 

 

LANGUAGES

 

1.  What are the two official languages of Canada?

English and French.

 

2.  Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.

Parliament of Canada

Federal courts

Federal institutions.

 

4.  Where do most French speaking Canadians live?
In the Province of Quebec.

 

5.  Which province has the most bilingual Canadians?

Quebec.

 

6.  Which legal document protects the official language right of Canadians?

Canadian Constitution and Official Languages Act.

 

7.  Which province is the only officially bilingual province?
New Brunswick.

 

 

SYMBOLS

 

1.  What does the Canadian flag look like?

Red and white with a red maple leaf.

 

2.  What song is Canada’s national anthem?

O Canada.

 

3.  Give the first two lines of Canada’s national anthem.

O Canada!

Our home and native land!

 

4. Where does the name “Canada” comes from

The word “Kanata” used by the Aboriginals to refer to village.

 

5.  Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?

The beaver.

 

6.  What is the tower in the centre of the Parliament buildings called?

The Peace Tower.

 

7.  What unique art form was developed by First Nations people on the West Coast?

The totems poles.

 

 

GEOGRAPHY

 

1.  What is the population of Canada?

About 31 millions peoples.

 

2.  What three oceans border with Canada?

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Arctic Ocean.

3.  What is the capital city of Canada?

Ottawa.

4.  Name all the provinces and territories, and their capital cities.

Provinces                                            Capitals

Ontario                                                Toronto

New Foundland                                  St. John’s

Nova Scotia                                        Halifax

Prince Edward Island                         Charlottetown

New Brunswick                                   Fredericton

Quebec                                                Quebec

Manitoba                                             Winnipeg

Saskatchewan                                     Regina

Alberta                                                Edmonton

British Columbia                                 Victoria

Yukon Territories                                Whitehorse
Northwest Territories                         Yellowknife

Nunavut                                              Iqaluit

 

5.  Name the five regions of Canada.
Atlantic Region

Central Region

Prairie Provinces

Wes Coast

North Coast

 

6.  Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?

Central Region

 

7.  In which region do more than half the people of Canada live?

Central Region

 

8.  One-third of all Canadians live which province?

Ontario

 

9.  Where are the Canadian Rockies?

Between British Columbia and Alberta.

 

10.  Where are the Great Lakes?

Between Canada and the United States

 

11.  Which mountain range is on the border between Alberta and British Columbia?

The Canadian Rockies

 

12.  Where are Parliament Buildings located?
In Ottawa.

 

13.  Which country borders Canada on the south?

United States

 

14.  What are the Prairie Provinces?

Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan.

 

15.  Which province in Canada is the smallest in size?
Prince Edward Island.

 

16.  What is a major river in Quebec?

The St. Lawrence River

 

17.  On what date did Nunavut become a territory?

1999

 

18.  What are the provinces of the Atlantic Region?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Islands.

 

19.  What are the territories of northern Canada?
The Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

 

 20.  Where more than half of the people in Canada live?
Central Region

 

21.  What is the Canadian Shield?
A rock formation millions years old.

 

22.  Where is the Canadian Shield?
Between Ontario and Quebec.

 

23.  Where are the Great Lakes?
Between Canada and USA.

 

24.  What are the names of the Great Lakes?
Lake Huron

Lake Ontario

Lake Michigan

Lake Erie

Lake Superior

 

NOTA: Recuerde la palabra HOMES  en Inglés y verá que cada letra es el comienzo del nombre de cada lago. 

 

25.  Where is the Saint Lawrence Seaway?

In Southern Quebec.

 

26.  Which province is known as the Land of 100.000 lakes?
Manitoba.

 

  

ECONOMY

1.  What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

Natural Resources, manufacturing and services.

2.  In what industry do most Canadians work?
In Service

3.  What country is Canada’s largest trading partner?
United States of America.

 

4.  Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?
Central Region.

5.   Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural and valuable energy resources?
Prairie Region.

6.  Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada?
Fresh water and seaway.

7.  Why is the Canadian Shield important to Canada’s economy?
It is a rich mineral deposit and the forest is used the pulp and paper industry.

8.  List four important minerals found in the Canadian Shield.
Gold, nickel, copper, iron ore.

9.  Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?
Saskatchewan.

10.  Which two provinces produce more then three quarters of Canadian manufactured goods?
Ontario and Quebec.

11.  Which province is the biggest producer of metals in Canada?
Ontario.

12.  Which province is Canada’s main producer of pulp and paper?
British Columbia.

 

13.  Which province has the largest dairy farming industry in Canada?
Quebec.

 

14.  Which province has the most valuable forest industry in Canada?
British Columbia.

15.  Which province is Canada’s major producer of oil and gas?
Alberta.

16.  Which province is Canada’s leading wheat producer?
Saskatchewan.

17.  Which province is Canada’s largest producer of hydro-electricity?
Quebec.

18.  Which two fuels provide about one half of all the energy used in Canada?
Oil and natural gas.

19.  Which products from Southern Ontario is one of Canada’s key exports?
Auto industry.

20.  Which city provides important shipping and air links between Canada and other countries across the Pacific Ocean?
Vancouver.

21.  What products are produced in the Niagara Peninsula?
Peach, grapes and apples.

22.  More than half of Canada’s aeronautics and space industry are located in which province?

Quebec.

23.  For what is the Okanagan Valley famous?

Fruits.

24.  What fish is a valuable industry on the West Coast?

Salmon.

 

 

GOVERNMENT

 

1.  Who is Canada Head of State?
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

 

2.  Who is the Queen’s representative in Canada?
Governor General.

 

3.  What is the name of the Governor General?
Michelle Jean (2008)

4.  What do you call the Queen’s representative in the provinces and territories?
Lieutenant Governor and Commissioner.

5.  What is Canada’s system of government called?
Parliamentary government.

 

6.  What are the three parts of Parliament?
The Head of State (the Queen)

The House of Commons

The Senate.

7.  Explain how the levels of government are different.
The Federal government is responsible for things that affects Canada as a whole, such as National Defense, Immigration, Foreign Policy; the provincial government is responsible for things like education, health care, highways, etc.; and the municipal government is responsible for local policing, firefighting, snow removal, recycle programs, etc.

 

8.  What do you call a law before it is passed?
A bill.

 

9.  How are members of Parliament chosen?
People in each electoral district vote for a candidate of their choice.

10.  Who do members of Parliament represent?
People from the electoral district, even if they did not vote for them.

11.  How does a bill become law?
It is approved by both the House of Commons and the Senate with a majority of votes, and the Governor General gives his final approval.

 

12.  What are the three levels of government in Canada called?
Federal

Provincial/Territorial

Municipal/Local

13.  Name two responsibilities for each level of government.
Federal: Citizenship and Immigration, National Defense

Provincial: Education, health care, highways

Municipal: firefighting, snow removal, recycling programs

NOTA: Si el día del examen le preguntan que señale dos o tres responsabilidades de cada nivel de gobierno en Canadá, recuerde que cada nivel de gobierno es responsable por sus respectivas fuerzas policiales.  Ejemplo el gobierno federal es responsable por la policía (RCMP; el gobierno provincial de Ontario si usted vive en ésta provincia es responsable por la policía (OPP); y el gobierno local/municipal es responsable por la policía (local/municipal).  

 

 

FEDERAL ELECTIONS

 

1.  How many electoral districts are there in Canada?

308

2.  In what electoral district do you live?

Depend where you live, please find out.

3.  Who has the right to vote in federal elections?
Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old.

4.  What three requirements must you meet in order to vote in a federal election?
To be more than 18 years old, to be a Canadian Citizen, be on the list of electors.

5.  What is written on a federal election ballot?
The names of the candidates in alphabetical order and their parties

6.  What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

An “X”

7.  How is the government formed after an election?

The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power.

 

8.  How is the Prime Minister chosen?
The leader of the party with the most MPs.

9.  When does an election have to be held according to the Constitution?
Every 5 years

10.  Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leaders.

Conservative Party – Stephen Harper (2008)
Liberal Party – Stephane Dion (2008)

New Democrat – Jack Layton (2008)

Block Quebecois – Gilles Duceppe (2008)

Green Party – Elizabeth May (2008)