Those with professional abilities that are highly desirable or transferable apply as skilled workers. They are judged against a points system, based on education, experience and language.

Applicants taking the Canada Quiz

CANADA QUIZ:

Once approved to take the citizenship test, all applicants are told to study the guide A Look at Canada. The guide is available online.

The actual citizenship test is a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.

The questions in the test are about the privileges of citizenship, history, politics, economics and geography. A pass mark of 12 out of 20 is required. In addition, there are four mandatory questions the applicant must answer on the test. The applicant must pass three out of the four mandatory questions (concerning voting, citizenship responsibilities and elections).

Study the guide and take our Canada Quiz.

You must receive a mark of 12 out of 20 in order to continue on to the citizenship ceremony. If you got fewer than 12, go to the failure page.

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