Rights & Responsibilities
Name one legal right Canadians have.
Freedom of speech, mobility rights, equality rights, etc.
Who were the first people to live in Canada?
Indigenous peoples
What is the title of the official who represents the monarch in Canada’s federal government?
Governor General
What is the capital city of Canada?
Name one category of immigrants.
Economic, family, refugee
What age must you be to vote in a federal election?
18
Who is considered the founder of modern Canada (the “Father of Confederation”)?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Who is the head of government in Canada?
Prime Minister
Name the Atlantic provinces.
NS, NB, PEI, NL
What is Express Entry?
Canada’s points-based system for skilled workers
Name one responsibility of Canadian citizens.
Obey the law, vote, serve on a jury, etc.
What year was Confederation?
1867
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What is the largest province by land?
Quebec
What is one requirement for citizenship?
Language skills, residency, knowledge test, oath
What does “rule of law” mean?
No one is above the law—not even leaders.
What was the significance of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
Connected the country and helped settle the West.
What is the Constitution?
The highest law of Canada; sets rules for government.
Which province is known for its oil sands and prairies?
Alberta
Who decides if someone gets permanent residency?
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
Which section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to vote in federal and provincial elections?
3
Name the treaty signed in 1763 that recognized First Nations’ rights to land and ended the Seven Years’ War in Canada.
Treaty of Paris
What is the name of the law-making body at the federal level in Canada that consists of the House of Commons and the Senate?
Parliament of Canada
Which river forms part of the border between Ontario and the U.S. state of New York, and is a major waterway for trade?
St. Lawrence River
Under the Express Entry system, what is the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in 2025 to receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence?
470