Canadian Citizenship Test 2026: Official Questions, Passing Score, and Study Tips

The Canadian citizenship test is a 20-question written or oral test based on the official study guide "Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship." You need at least 15 correct answers (75%) to pass.

Who Takes the Test?

Adults between 18 and 54 who are applying for Canadian citizenship. Those under 18 or 55 and older are generally exempt from the written test.

What's Covered

The test draws from five main areas:

Rights and Responsibilities — The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, voting, obeying the law, protecting the environment, jury duty.

Canadian History — Indigenous peoples, New France, Confederation, both World Wars, post-war immigration and growth.

Modern Canada — The economy, natural resources, regions, and provinces and territories.

How Canadians Govern Themselves — Federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal levels; Parliament; the Crown; the courts.

Canadian Symbols and Values — The flag, anthem, Coat of Arms, national sports, geography.

Key Facts That Appear on Every Test

- Confederation date: July 1, 1867 - First Prime Minister: Sir John A. Macdonald - Number of provinces: 10 provinces + 3 territories - Voting age: 18 years - Official languages: English and French - National sports: Ice hockey (winter) and lacrosse (summer) - Capital city: Ottawa - Head of State: The King (Charles III), represented by the Governor General - "Peace, Order, and Good Government" — the phrase from the Constitution Act describing federal government powers

Indigenous History

Questions about Indigenous peoples are common and important. Know the three groups: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. Understand the history of residential schools and the reconciliation process. Know that Indigenous peoples were the first to occupy Canada and have special rights.

Study Strategy

Read "Discover Canada" fully — it's available free online at the IRCC website. Then practice with sample questions. The test tends to ask about specific numbers (Confederation year, number of provinces, voting age) and about responsibilities of citizenship.

TRY2PASS has 700+ Canadian citizenship practice questions covering every section of the official guide.