Canadian Things
Canadian Politics
The Pride of Canada
Know Your Rights
Know Your History
100
What is a Francophone?
A person who speaks French as their first language
100
Which level of government deals with national defence and foreign policy?
Federal government
100
What part of the Canadian Constitution legally protects the basic rights of all Canadians?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
100
In Canada, are you allowed to question police about their service and conduct?
Yes. "If you feel the need to".
100
There are 3 main groups of Aboriginal Peoples, name 1?
First Nations, Metis and Inuit
200
What animal is the symbol of Canada?
The Beaver
200
What is the sovereign's representative in Canada?
The Governor General
200
Name the 3 of the 5 Regions of Canada
Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, North
200
Who can vote in a Canadian federal election?
a Canadian that is a registered voter, 18 years and over
200
What was the Canadian "Head Tax"?
A race-based entry fee charged for Chinese people trying to enter Canada
300
As a Canadian citizen, how can you show appreciation and responsibility for your community, without spending money?
By volunteering
300
How are Canadian Senators chosen?
From the Governor General using the advice on the advice of the Prime Minister.
300
Name 3 of the 6 "Responsibilities of Citizenship"
1. Obeying the Law 2. Taking responsibility for oneself and ones family 3. Helping others in the community 4. Voting in Elections 5. Serving on a jury 6. Protecting and Enjoying our heritage and environment
300
Fatima is a new immigrant to Canada, what law allows her to take up a job "at par" with a man
Equality for Women and Men
300
What years was Confederation?
1867
400
What Industry does Canadians work the most?
The service industry
400
Name all of Canada's Political Parties and their leaders
Conservative (Ambrose), NDP (Mulcair), Liberal (Trudeau), Bloc Quebecois (Fortin), Green Party (May)
400
Where in Canada does over half of Canada's population reside (Hint: its not a specific province, but rather an 'area' of Canada).
Central Canada
400
What is the primary purpose of the Canadian courts, as defined by the Canadian citizenship test?
To settle disputes
400
In Quebec in the 1960's, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change, what was this era called?
The Quiet Revolution
500
What Culture does the word "Canada" come from?
From the Huron-Iriquois (it means village)
500
How many electoral districts are in Canada?
338
500
How many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest honour available to Canadians?
99
500
Are employers required to give you time off work to vote?
Yes, a total of 3. Except in the following situations: 1) the employer is a company that transports goods or passengers by land, air or water 2) the employee is employed outside his or her polling division 3) the employee is employed in the operation of a means of transportation, and the time off cannot be allowed without interfering with the transportation service
500
When did the British North American Act come into effect?
1867
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