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Study GuideApril 10, 2026

Discover Canada Study Guide — Complete Summary

A condensed summary of the entire Discover Canada study guide to help you review before the citizenship test.

Here is a condensed summary of the key facts from each chapter of "Discover Canada." Use this as a quick review before your test.

Key Facts to Remember

Government:

  • Canada is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
  • Parliament has three parts: the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General), the Senate, and the House of Commons
  • The Prime Minister is the head of government
  • Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories
  • History:

  • Aboriginal peoples were the first to inhabit Canada
  • Confederation occurred on July 1, 1867
  • The original four provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
  • Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister
  • Rights and Freedoms:

  • The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution
  • Key freedoms: religion, thought, expression, peaceful assembly, association
  • Equality between men and women is guaranteed
  • English and French are the official languages
  • Symbols:

  • The Canadian flag features a red maple leaf on a white background
  • The national anthem is "O Canada"
  • The beaver and maple leaf are national symbols
  • The poppy is worn on Remembrance Day (November 11)
  • Citizenship:

  • Citizens must be 18-54 to take the test
  • You must answer 15/20 (75%) correctly to pass
  • Responsibilities include voting, obeying the law, serving on a jury when called
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    Citizenship Test Editorial Team

    Our editorial team consists of Canadian immigration specialists and citizenship test preparation experts. We have been helping newcomers pass their citizenship test since 2011.

    This article is for general information only. Always check with IRCC for the most current official requirements.