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STUDY GUIDEDiscover CanadaThe Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Your Canadian Citizenship StudyGuideMessage to Our ReadersThe Oath of CitizenshipI swear (or affirm)That I will be faithfulAnd bear true allegianceTo Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the SecondQueen of CanadaHer Heirs and SuccessorsAnd that I will faithfully observeThe laws of CanadaAnd fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.Le serment de citoyennetéWelcome! It took courage to move to a new country. Your decision to apply for citizenship isJe jure (ou j’affirme solennellement)Que je serai fidèleEt porterai sincère allégeanceà Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth DeuxReine du CanadaÀ ses héritiers et successeursQue j’observerai fidèlement les lois du CanadaEt que je remplirai loyalement mes obligationsde citoyen canadien.another big step. You are becoming part of a great tradition that was built by generations of pioneersbefore you. Once you have met all the legal requirements, we hope to welcome you as a new citizen withall the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.Understanding the OathIn Canada, we profess our loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians and not to a document suchas a constitution, a banner such as a flag, or a geopolitical entity such as a country. In our constitutionalmonarchy, these elements are encompassed by the Sovereign (Queen or King). It is a remarkably simpleyet powerful principle: Canada is personified by the Sovereign just as the Sovereign is personified byCanada.Canada has welcomed generations of newcomersto our shores to help us build a free, law-abidingand prosperous society. For 400 years, settlersand immigrants have contributed to the diversityand richness of our country, which is built on aproud history and a strong identity.Canada is a constitutional monarchy, aparliamentary democracy and a federal state.Canadians are bound together by a sharedcommitment to the rule of law and to theinstitutions of parliamentary government.Canadians take pride in their identity and havemade sacrifices to defend their way of life. Bycoming to Canada and taking this important steptoward Canadian citizenship, you are helping towrite the continuing story of Canada.Immigrants between the ages of 18 and 54 musthave adequate knowledge of English or Frenchin order to become Canadian citizens. You mustalso learn about voting procedures, Canada’shistory, symbols, democratic institutions,geography, and the rights and responsibilities ofcitizenship.Canadian citizens enjoy many rights, butCanadians also have responsibilities. They mustobey Canada’s laws and respect the rights andfreedoms of others.This guide will help you prepare to become aCanadian citizen. Good luck!For information about Citizenship andImmigration Canada, visit our website atwww.cic.gc.ca.daNotice – Third-party citizenship study guides, tests and questionsscoverCanaThe only official study guide for the citizenship test is Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship,available from Citizenship and Immigration Canada at no cost. If you have applied for citizenship and are preparing forthe citizenship test, your primary resource should be the official study guide. If you use any other material to preparefor the citizenship test, you do so at your own risk. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 2012Ci1-11/2012E-PDFISBN 978-1-100-20117-7Di23

Your Canadian Citizenship StudyGuideMessage to Our ReadersThe Oath of CitizenshipI swear (or affirm)That I will be faithfulAnd bear true allegianceTo Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the SecondQueen of CanadaHer Heirs and SuccessorsAnd that I will faithfully observeThe laws of CanadaAnd fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.Le serment de citoyennetéWelcome! It took courage to move to a new country. Your decision to apply for citizenship isJe jure (ou j’affirme solennellement)Que je serai fidèleEt porterai sincère allégeanceà Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth DeuxReine du CanadaÀ ses héritiers et successeursQue j’observerai fidèlement les lois du CanadaEt que je remplirai loyalement mes obligationsde citoyen canadien.another big step. You are becoming part of a great tradition that was built by generations of pioneersbefore you. Once you have met all the legal requirements, we hope to welcome you as a new citizen withall the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.Understanding the OathIn Canada, we profess our loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians and not to a document suchas a constitution, a banner such as a flag, or a geopolitical entity such as a country. In our constitutionalmonarchy, these elements are encompassed by the Sovereign (Queen or King). It is a remarkably simpleyet powerful principle: Canada is personified by the Sovereign just as the Sovereign is personified byCanada.Canada has welcomed generations of newcomersto our shores to help us build a free, law-abidingand prosperous society. For 400 years, settlersand immigrants have contributed to the diversityand richness of our country, which is built on aproud history and a strong identity.Canada is a constitutional monarchy, aparliamentary democracy and a federal state.Canadians are bound together by a sharedcommitment to the rule of law and to theinstitutions of parliamentary government.Canadians take pride in their identity and havemade sacrifices to defend their way of life. Bycoming to Canada and taking this important steptoward Canadian citizenship, you are helping towrite the continuing story of Canada.Immigrants between the ages of 18 and 54 musthave adequate knowledge of English or Frenchin order to become Canadian citizens. You mustalso learn about voting procedures, Canada’shistory, symbols, democratic institutions,geography, and the rights and responsibilities ofcitizenship.Canadian citizens enjoy many rights, butCanadians also have responsibilities. They mustobey Canada’s laws and respect the rights andfreedoms of others.This guide will help you prepare to become aCanadian citizen. Good luck!For information about Citizenship andImmigration Canada, visit our website atwww.cic.gc.ca.daNotice – Third-party citizenship study guides, tests and questionsscoverCanaThe only official study guide for the citizenship test is Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship,available from Citizenship and Immigration Canada at no cost. If you have applied for citizenship and are preparing forthe citizenship test, your primary resource should be the official study guide. If you use any other material to preparefor the citizenship test, you do so at your own risk. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 2012Di2Ci1-11/2012EISBN 978-1-100-20116-03

Your Canadian Citizenship StudyGuideContentsApplying for Citizenship. 6Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. 8Who We Are.10Canada’s History.14Modern Canada. 24How Canadians Govern Themselves. 28Federal Elections. 30The Justice System. 36Canadian Symbols. 38Canada’s Economy. 42Canada’s Regions. 44The Atlantic Provinces. 46Central Canada. 47The Prairie Provinces. 48The West Coast. 49The Northern Territories. 50Study Questions. 52For More Information. 54Photo Credits. 58Authorities. 64scoverCanadaMemorable Quotes. 66Di45

Your Canadian Citizenship StudyGuideContentsApplying for Citizenship. 6Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. 8Who We Are.10Canada’s History.14Modern Canada. 24How Canadians Govern Themselves. 28Federal Elections. 30The Justice System. 36Canadian Symbols. 38Canada’s Economy. 42Canada’s Regions. 44The Atlantic Provinces. 46Central Canada. 47The Prairie Provinces. 48The West Coast. 49The Northern Territories. 50Study Questions. 52For More Information. 54Photo Credits. 58Authorities. 64scoverCanadaMemorable Quotes. 66Di45

6Your Canadian Citizenship StudyGuideApplying for CitizenshipWhen you apply for citizenship, officials will check your status, verify that you are not prohibited fromapplying, and ensure that you meet the requirements.Your application may take several months. Please ensure that the Call Centre always has your correctaddress while your application is being processed.See page 54 for telephone numbers.Citizens take the oathAfter the testAt the ceremony, you will:If you pass the test and meet all the otherrequirements, you will receive a Notice to Appearto Take the Oath of Citizenship. This documenttells you the date, time and place of yourcitizenship ceremony. Take the Oath of Citizenship; Sign the oath form; and Receive your Canadian Citizenship Certificate.If you do not pass the test, you will receive anotification indicating the next steps.You are encouraged to bring your family and friendsto celebrate this occasion.All the citizenship test questions are basedon the subject areas noted in the CitizenshipRegulations, and all required information isprovided in this study guide.da Take English or French language classes,which the Government of Canada offers freeof charge.na Call a local school or school board, a college,a community centre or a local organizationthat provides services to immigrants and askfor information on citizenship classes;Ca Ask a friend or family member to help youpractise answering questions about Canada;ver Study this guide;The citizenship test is usually a written test, butit could be an interview. You will be tested on twobasic requirements for citizenship: 1) knowledgeof Canada and of the rights and responsibilitiesof citizenship, and 2) adequate knowledge ofEnglish or French. Adult applicants 55 years of ageand over do not need to write the citizenship test.The Citizenship Regulations provide informationon how your ability to meet the knowledge ofCanada requirement is determined. Informationabout this requirement can be found on page 64of the study guide.scoThis booklet will help you prepare for thecitizenship test. You should:About the citizenship testDiHow to use this booklet toprepare for the citizenship test7

6Your Canadian Citizenship StudyGuideApplying for CitizenshipWhen you apply for citizenship, officials will check your status, verify that you are not prohibited fromapplying, and ensure that you meet the requirements.Your application may take several months. Please ensure that the Call Centre always has your correctaddress while your application is being processed.See page 54 for telephone numbers.Citizens take the oathAfter the testAt the ceremony, you will:If you pass the test and meet all the otherrequirements, you will receive a Notice to Appearto Take the Oath of Citizenship. This documenttells you the date, time and place of yourcitizenship ceremony. Take the Oath of Citizenship; Sign the oath form; and Receive your Canadian Citizenship Certificate.If you do not pass the test, you will receive anotification indicating the next steps.You are encouraged to bring your family and friendsto celebrate this occasion.All the citizenship test questions are basedon the subject areas noted in the CitizenshipRegulations, and all required information isprovided in this study guide.da Take English or French language classes,which the Government of Canada offers freeof charge.na Call a local school or school board, a college,a community centre or a local organizationthat provides services to immigrants and askfor information on citizenship classes;Ca Ask a friend or family member to help youpractise answering questions about Canada;ver Study this guide;The citizenship test is usually a written test, butit could be an interview. You will be tested on twobasic requirements for citizenship: 1) knowledgeof Canada and of the rights and responsibilitiesof citizenship, and 2) adequate knowledge ofEnglish or French. Adult applicants 55 years of ageand over do not need to write the citizenship test.The Citizenship Regulations provide informationon how your ability to meet the knowledge ofCanada requirement is determined. Informationabout this requirement can be found on page 64of the study guide.scoThis booklet will help you prepare for thecitizenship test. You should:About the citizenship testDiHow to use this booklet toprepare for the citizenship test7

8Your Canadian Citizenship StudyGuideRights and Responsibilitiesof CitizenshipThe Equality of Women and MenIn Canada, men and women are equal under the law. Canada’s openness and generosity do not extendto barbaric cultural practices that tolerate spousal abuse, “honour killings,” female genital mutilation,forced marriage or other gender-based violence. Those guilty of these crimes are severely punished underCanada’s criminal laws.Canadian citizens have rights and responsibilities. These come to us from our history, are secured byCanadian law, and reflect our shared traditions, identity and values.Canadian law has several sources, including laws passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures,English common law, the civil code of France and the unwritten constitution that we have inherited fromGreat Britain. Freedom of association.Habeas corpus, the right to challenge unlawfuldetention by the state, comes from Englishcommon law.The Constitution of Canada was amended in1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rightsand Freedoms, which begins with the words,Queen Elizabeth IIproclaiming theamended Constitution,Ottawa, 1982 Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights — The rightsguaranteed in the Charter will not adverselyaffect any treaty or other rights or freedoms ofAboriginal peoples. Official Language Rights and MinorityLanguage Educational Rights — French andEnglish have equal status in Parliament andthroughout the government. Multiculturalism — A fundamentalcharacteristic of the Canadian heritage andidentity. Canadians celebrate the gift of oneanother’s presence and work hard to respectpluralism and live in harmony. Taking responsibility for oneself and one’sfamily — Getting a job, taking care of one’sfamily and working hard in keeping with one’sabilities are important Canadian values. Workcontributes to personal dignity and selfrespect, and to Canada’s prosperity. Serving on a jury — When called to do so, youare legally required to serve. Serving on a jury is aprivilege that makes the justice system work as itdepends on impartial juries made up of citizens. Protecting and enjoying our heritage andenvironment — Every citizen has a role toplay in avoiding waste and pollution whileprotecting Canada’s natural, cultural andarchitectural heritage for future generations.Defending CanadaThere is no compulsory military service in Canada. However, serving in the regular Canadian Forces(navy, army and air force) is a noble way to contribute to Canada and an excellent career choice(www.forces.ca). You can ser

also learn about voting procedures, Canada’s history, symbols, democratic institutions, geography, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Canadian citizens enjoy many rights, but Canadians also have responsibilities. They must obey Canada’s laws and respect the rights and freedoms of others.

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