Citizenship and Immigration

1. Where can I find information about immigration?
2. How can I become a Canadian citizen?
3. How do I get or replace a Canadian citizenship card?
4. Where can I find information about the citizenship test?

Where can I find information about immigration?

Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides detailed information about immigrating to Canada. The application forms and guidelines are available on their website.

How can I become a Canadian citizen?

To become a Canadian citizen you must:

• be 18 years of age or older;
• be a permanent resident of Canada;
• have lived in Canada for at least three of the four years before applying;
• be able to communicate in either English or French;
• know about Canada;
• know about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship;

Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for detailed information.

How do I get or replace a Canadian citizenship card?

The federal department of Citizenship and Immigration provides information on how to obtain or replace a Canadian citizenship card.

Where can I find information about the citizenship test?

The Citizenship and Immigration Canada website provides detailed information about the citizenship test.

The questions in the citizenship test are based on information provided in the booklet entitled A Look at Canada. Download this booklet here (look.pdf).

You should also be ready to answer more specific questions about your region’s economy, geography and history. Use the questions below to prepare for your test.

Section II. Questions about your region

1. What is the capital city of the province or territory in which you live?
2. List three natural resources important to your region’s economy today.
3. Who is your city councillor, alderperson, reeve or regional councillor?
4. What is the name of your mayor?
5. What is the name of your provincial representative (member of the Legislative Assembly, member of the provincial Parliament, member of the National Assembly or member of the House of Assembly)?
6. What is the name of the premier of your province or territory?
7. Which political party is in power in your province or territory
8. What is the name of the leader of the opposition in your province?
9. What is the name of your lieutenant governor or commissioner?