Answer and explanation guide
Canadian citizenship practice questions
Study six examples from our practice set, with answers visible. If you want to try these as part of the mock test without seeing the answers first, start the test instead.
These questions are independently written and do not come from the official test.
A Canadian citizen moves from Ontario to Manitoba for work. Which Charter rights are most directly relevant?
Mobility rights. Mobility rights include the right to move to and pursue a livelihood in another province, subject to the Charter’s provisions.
Which railway milestone took place in 1885?
The driving of the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Last Spike marked the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s transcontinental line.
What does a federal riding represent?
A region that elects a single member of Parliament. A riding is an electoral district. Its voters choose one member of Parliament.
Which principle applies to a person accused of a crime in Canada?
They are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Canada’s justice system recognizes the presumption of innocence. The accusation alone does not establish guilt.
Alberta and Saskatchewan are Prairie provinces. Which province completes that group?
Manitoba. The Prairie provinces are Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Which activity belongs to the natural resources sector?
Harvesting timber. Forestry is a natural resources activity. Insurance, hospitality and marketing are service activities.