Citizenship test
Know before you go
The citizenship test covers Canadian history, geography, economy, government, laws, symbols, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Here's what you need to know to prepare with confidence.
What's covered
All test questions are based on Discover Canada, the official study guide. The current Canada.ca test page also lists these knowledge areas.
What it means to be Canadian. Your rights under the Charter and your duties as a citizen.
- Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Voting and jury duty
- Equality and respect
Indigenous peoples, French and English heritage, official languages, and the diversity that defines Canada.
- First Nations, Inuit, Métis
- French and English roots
- Multiculturalism
From early exploration to modern Canada. Key events, people, and milestones.
- Confederation (1867)
- World Wars contribution
- Charter of Rights (1982)
Democracy, elections, and levels of government. How decisions get made.
- Federal, provincial, municipal
- Parliament and voting
- The role of the Crown
How elections work, who can vote, and why participation matters.
- Secret ballot
- Ridings and MPs
- When elections happen
The provinces, territories, and national symbols that represent Canada.
- Provincial capitals
- Maple leaf and beaver
- National anthem
Study tips
Strategies that actually work for the citizenship test.
Read the official guide first
Download Discover Canada from the government website. Read it once through before anything else. All test questions come directly from this guide.
Focus on anchors, not trivia
Dates, numbers, places, and names matter, but they stick better when you understand the larger story. Know Confederation, the provinces and territories, levels of government, rights, responsibilities, and major symbols.
Learn through stories
Facts are easier to remember when attached to people. That's why we built this site — learn about Terry Fox, and you'll remember what he did.
Take practice tests
After reading the guide, test yourself. Get comfortable with multiple-choice and true-or-false questions, then review every wrong answer against Discover Canada.
Don't memorize everything
You need 15 out of 20 correct, not perfection. Focus on understanding the main ideas rather than memorizing every detail.
What to expect on test day
Arrive early
Get there 30 minutes before your scheduled time. Bring your confirmation letter and two pieces of ID.
Written or oral
Most people take a written test. If you need accommodations, you may take an oral test with an officer.
45 minutes
You have 45 minutes to answer 20 multiple-choice or true-or-false questions. The online timer continues even if you disconnect.
Results same day
Online tests show an unofficial result after submission; an officer reviews it before it becomes official. In-person and Microsoft Teams tests usually receive the official score right away.
Ready to practice?
Use the Supers citizenship practice app for mock exams, page-cited study notes, bookmarks, and review tools. Use Discover Canada as your primary source.