Happy Birthday Canada! Earlier this week, Canadians across the country celebrated Canada Day, a national statutory holiday to mark the date in 1867 that Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada were united into a single country.
Several formal citizenship ceremonies were also held to officially welcome some of the approximately 250,000 newcomers who arrive in Canada each year.
A special welcome to Toronto’s newest citizens! And a shout-out to our network of more than 200 fantastic community agencies that are working in neighbourhoods across our great city to support newcomers as they build a new life in Canada.
Before we go, we thought we’d have a little fun. We’re curious to see if you know what’s on the formal CitizenshipTest?
We’ve added some sample questions below. Wondering if you’d pass? Imagine a City invites you to put your own knowledge—including the rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian citizen— to the test. The correct answers are in bold!
1. What are three responsibilities of citizenship?
- Being loyal to Canada, recycling newspapers, serving in the navy, army or air force.
- Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family, serving on a jury.
- Learning both official languages, voting in elections, belonging to a union.
- Buying Canadian products, owning your own business, using less water.
2. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?
- To remember our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
- To celebrate Confederation.
- To honour prime ministers who have died.
- To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.
3. How are Members of Parliament chosen?
- They are appointed by the United Nations.
- They are chosen by the provincial premiers.
- They are elected by voters in their local constituency (riding).
- They are elected by landowners and police chiefs.