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Key facts for the Canadian citizenship test: rights, government, history, geography and symbols.

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How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
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How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
Ten provinces and three territories.
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Name the three territories.
Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
3
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa, in Ontario.
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Who is Canada's head of state?
The King, represented in Canada by the Governor General.
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Who leads the federal government?
The Prime Minister, usually the leader of the party that holds the confidence of the House of Commons.
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What are the three parts of Parliament?
The Sovereign (represented by the Governor General), the Senate and the House of Commons.
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How are senators chosen?
Appointed by the Governor General on the Prime Minister's advice; they serve until age 75.
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What is the title of a provincial leader?
Premier.
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Which document guarantees fundamental freedoms?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Constitution Act, 1982).
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Name four fundamental freedoms.
Conscience and religion; thought, belief, opinion and expression; peaceful assembly; association.
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What is a legal obligation of citizens?
Obeying the law, and serving on a jury when summoned.
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Who are the Aboriginal peoples named in the Constitution?
First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
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How many years of residence are normally needed to apply for citizenship?
Three years (1,095 days) within the five years before applying.
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What age range takes the knowledge and language requirements?
18 to 54.
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When did Confederation take place and which provinces joined first?
July 1, 1867: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
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Who was the first Prime Minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald.
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When was Newfoundland admitted?
1949, as the tenth province.
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Which event of 1759 decided the fate of New France?
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham at Quebec City.
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What did the Quebec Act of 1774 allow?
French civil law and freedom of the Catholic religion.
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What is the national motto?
A mari usque ad mare, 'from sea to sea'.
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Which animal is a national symbol since 1975?
The beaver.
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What are Canada's national sports?
Ice hockey (winter) and lacrosse (summer).
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On what dates are Canada Day and Remembrance Day?
July 1 and November 11.
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What is the highest mountain in Canada?
Mount Logan, in the Yukon.
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Which lake in the Great Lakes system lies entirely in the United States?
Lake Michigan.

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