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Discover Canada Study Guide: Chapter-by-Chapter Notes

Every question on the Canadian citizenship test comes from the official Discover Canada guide. These notes follow the guide chapter by chapter, with the key facts to learn and a tip for each one. Read a chapter, then test yourself.

These are our own study notes, not a replacement for the guide. Get the official, free guide from canada.ca. Discover Canada Prep is independent and not affiliated with IRCC.

Chapter 1
Applying for Citizenship
How the citizenship test works, what it checks, and what the oath means.
Chapter 2
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Freedoms, the Charter, and what citizens are expected to do.
Chapter 3
Who We Are
Canada’s three founding peoples, Aboriginal peoples, and diversity.
Chapter 4
Canada’s History
From Aboriginal peoples and early explorers to Confederation and the railway.
Chapter 5
Modern Canada
Wars, the Depression, postwar growth, Quebec, sports and inventions.
Chapter 6
How Canadians Govern Themselves
Federal state, parliamentary democracy, and constitutional monarchy.
Chapter 7
Federal Elections
Who can vote, how ridings work, and how to cast a ballot.
Chapter 8
The Justice System
Rule of law, due process, and presumption of innocence.
Chapter 9
Canadian Symbols
The Crown, flags, the maple leaf, anthems and honours.
Chapter 10
Canada’s Economy
Trade and the three main kinds of industry.
Chapter 11
Canada’s Regions
Provinces, territories, capitals, and the five regions.

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