Becoming a Citizen
How old do you have to be to apply for Canadian citizenship?
18 years old (but parents can apply for their children)
What does it mean to be a citizen?
What is a right
A right is a freedom that we have by being a Canadian citizen. They are things you are legally allowed to do or have.
What language skills do you need to become a Canadian citizen?
You need to be able to communicate in either English or French.
Which of the following can non-citizens in Canada not do?
a) Get a job
b) Own property
c) Vote in elections
d) Go to school
c) Vote in elections
What is a responsibility?
A responsibility is a duty that citizens need to do. Responsibilities help keep our rights protected.
What do you have to do in order to become a Canadian citizen?
You have to take (and pass) a citizenship test about Canadian history, geography, government and more.
Name three ways you can be a good citizen.
- voting in elections
- helping others in need
- volunteering
- cleaning up your community
- raising money for good causes
- organizing events
- etc.
Why might someone lose their rights?
If they commit a crime they could lose their mobility rights (freedom to move wherever they want)
How long do you have to have lived in Canada before you can apply for Canadian citizenship?
At least 3 years within the last 5 years.
A non-violent protests are when people show they disagree with something without using force or hurting anyone. They might march or hold signs and show their message peacefully.
What is woman's suffrage?
The non-violent protests where women were trying to get the right to vote in elections.
What are the three ways to become a Canadian citizen?
By Birth (being born in Canada)
By Descent (If your parents are Canadian)
By Immigration (moving to Canada and living their for a certain amount of time you can apply to be a citizen)
Who was the first Canadian citizen woman on Canadian money?
What are three rights that Canadians have that are in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- right to vote
- right to run in elections
- freedom of religion
- freedom of expression
- equal protection under the law
- freedom to gather
- right to move wherever you want in Canada
- right to enter or leave Canada
- freedom of peaceful assembly
- freedom of association
- right to life, liberty, and safety
- right to a fair trial