Canadian Citizenship Exam Solved 100%
After an election, what usually occurs? - ANSWER-The leader of the political party with
the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the
government. He/she becomes the Prime Minister.
Approximately how many Francophones are there in Canada? - ANSWER-7 million,
mostly in Quebec. One million in Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba.
Between 1945 and 1970, which country did Canada draw close to? - ANSWER-United
States (and other trading partners); the country enjoyed one of the strongest economies
among industrialized nations.
By the 1960s, what proportion of Canadians had origins that were neither British nor
French due to immigration? - ANSWER-1/3
By the end of WW2, which three countries had the biggest navy in the world? -
ANSWER-The United States had the largest; Britain had the second largest; Canada
had the third largest.
Do all provinces have municipal police departments? - ANSWER-Yes
During what time period did the federal government place many Aboriginal children in
residential schools to educate and assimilate them into mainstream Canadian culture? -
ANSWER-From the 1800s until the 1980s
During which years did Canada intern Austro-Hungarian people in labour camps? -
ANSWER-Over 8000 people were interned from 1914 to 1920
How did the Beaver first become a symbol of Canada? - ANSWER-Adopted first as a
symbol of the Hudson's Bay Company. It became an emblem of the St. Jean Baptiste
Society, a French-Canadian patriotic association, in 1834, and was also adopted by
other groups
How long has the crown been a symbol of Canada? - ANSWER-400 years
How many Canadian's have won the Victoria Cross? - ANSWER-96 since 1854
How many electoral districts / ridings / constituencies are there in Canada? - ANSWER-
308. An electoral district is a geographical area represented by a member of Parliament
(MP).
How many Great Lakes do Canada/US share? - ANSWER-There are five Great Lakes
located between Ontario and the United States: Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron,
,Lake Michigan (in the U.S.A.) and Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the
world.
How many square kilometers is Canada? - ANSWER-10 million
In 1970, which international association of French-speaking countries did Canada help
found? - ANSWER-La Francophonie
In 1980 and again in 1995, referendums in Quebec defeated what movement? -
ANSWER-The separatist movement
In 1980, who ran the "Marathon of Hope"? - ANSWER-Terry Fox
In the three territories, who represents the federal government and plays a ceremonial
role? - ANSWER-the Commissioner
In the visual arts, Canada is historically perhaps best known for which group, founded in
1920? - ANSWER-Group of Seven, who developed a style of painting to capture the
rugged wilderness landscapes.
In the winter of Northern Canada, how many months does the sun disappear for? -
ANSWER-3 months
In what year did King Charles II of England grant the Hudson's Bay Company exclusive
trading rights over the watershed draining into Hudson Bay? - ANSWER-1670
In what year did New Brunswick have its first representative assembly? - ANSWER-
1785
In what year did Prince Edward Island have its first representative assembly? -
ANSWER-1773
In what year did the House of Commons recognize the Quebecois as a nation within a
united Canada? - ANSWER-2006
In what year did the Montreal Stock Exchange open? - ANSWER-1832
Is anyone above the law? - ANSWER-No
Is Canada part of the UN? - ANSWER-Yes, participated in the UN operation defending
South Korea in the Korean War (1950-53), with 500 dead and 1,000 wounded
Is is true that a large percent of Canada's exports include natural resources? -
ANSWER-True
Old Age Security was implemented in what year? - ANSWER-1927
, Publicly funded education is provided by which level of government? - ANSWER-The
provinces and territories
Red and white have been the national colours of Canada since what year? - ANSWER-
1921
Since the 1970s, which continent do most immigrants come from? - ANSWER-Asia
Sir Frederick Banting of Toronto and Charles Best discovered which hormone? -
ANSWER-Insulin, a hormone to treat diabetes that has saved 16 million lives worldwide
The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans were implemented in what year? - ANSWER-
1965
Unemployment insurance (now called "employment insurance") was introduced by the
federal government in what year? - ANSWER-1940
What 3 main industries does Canada's economy include? - ANSWER-Service,
manufacturing, natural resource
What act granted legislative assemblies elected by the people to Upper and Lower
Canada? When? - ANSWER-the Constitutional Act of 1791
What and when was the Quiet Revolution? - ANSWER-An era of rapid change in the
1960s, where many Quebecers sought to separate from Canada
What architectural styles are the Parliament buildings modeled after? - ANSWER-
French, English and Aboriginal traditions and the Gothic Revival architecture popular in
the time of Queen Victoria. The provincial legislatures are architectural treasures. The
Quebec National Assembly is built in the French Second Empire style, while the
legislatures of the other provinces are Baroque, Romanesque and neoclassical,
reflecting the Greco-Roman heritage of Western civilization in which democracy
originated.
What are by-laws? - ANSWER-Laws that affect only the local community, which are
passed by the municipal government, usually by a council.
What are some examples of natural resources developed in Canada? - ANSWER-
forestry, fishing, agriculture, mining and energy
What are some examples of products manufactured in Canada? - ANSWER-paper, high
technology equipment, aerospace technology, automobiles, machinery, food, clothing
What are some facts about Alberta? - ANSWER-Alberta is the most populous Prairie
province. The province, and the world-famous Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains,