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1. A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be:

a. In her office on Parliament Hill.b. Visiting the province of Quebec.c. In some part of Montreal where she was elected.d. Going on a vacation.

2. After a federal election, which party forms the new government?

a. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in powerb. The Queen picks a party to run the government.c. The Governor General proposes a law for elected officials to become the governing body.d. The Premiers of each province pick a party to run the government

3. Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?

a. 7000.b. 8 million.c. About 60,000.d. More than 600,000.

4. Canada has three territories and how many provinces?

a. 13b. 10c. 3d. 5

5. Fatima is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take up job at par with a man?

a. Equality of women and menb. Equality of all races.c. Equal pay for equal work.d. Equal rights.

6. From where does the name "Canada" come?

a. From the Inuit word meaning country.b. From the French word meaning joining.c. From the Métis word meaning rivers.d. From "kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village.

7. Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.

a. Mind your own business.b. Have a party.c. Keep your property tidy.d. Join a community group.

8. Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.

a. In schools.b. In the workplace.c. In the Parliament of Canada.d. At City Hall.

9. Give the first two lines of Canada’s national anthem?

a. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.b. O Canada! Our province and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.c. O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.d. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

10. How are Members of Parliament chosen?

a. Appointed by the Prime Minister.b. Elected by Canadian citizens.c. Appointed by the Queen.d. Elected by the Provincial Ministers.

11. How are Senators chosen?

a. By the Governor General of Canada.b. By the Premiers of all provinces.c. Appointed by the Queen.d. They are chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General.

12. How does a bill become a law?

a. The Lieutenant Governor must approve the bill.b. Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General.c. The Queen must sign the bill.d. Approval by the Members of the Legislative Assembly.

13. How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?

a. By the Queen.b. By the voters.c. By other Cabinet Ministers.d. By the Prime Minister

14. How is the government formed after a federal election?

a. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The Queen chooses the Prime Minister from this partyb. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister.c. The Governor General picks a party and a Prime Minister to run the government.d. Each province elects one representative to form the government. The Queen then chooses the Prime Minister.

15. How is the Prime Minister chosen?

a. The Queen appoints the Prime Minister.b. The Governor General with the Senate appoint the Prime Ministerc. The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the Prime Minister.d. The MP's vote on the Prime Minister

16. How many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.), the highest honour available to Canadians?

a. 56.b. 96.c. 1,024.d. 42.

17. How many electoral districts are there in Canada?

a. 20.b. 308.c. 178.d. 59.

18. In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?

a. No, police service and conduct is not open to discussion with Canadians.b. Yes, you can question their service but not their conduct.c. Yes, you can question their conduct but not their service.d. Yes, if you feel the need to.

19. In Canada, are you obliged to tell others how you voted?

a. If the Lieutenant Governor asks, yes.b. No but you may choose to discuss how you voted with others.c. If your Member of Parliament asks, yes.d. If your family would like to know how you voted, yes.

20. In the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is this called?

a. The West Movement.b. The Revolution.c. The Quiet Revolution.d. La Francophonie.

21. In what industry do most Canadians work?

a. Natural resourcesb. Tourism.c. Service.d. Manufacturing.

22. In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?

a. Central Canada.b. Prairies.c. Atlantic Canada.d. Northern Canada.

23. List four rights Canadian citizens have.

a. Right to have a job, vote, drive, go to school.b. Right to go to school, work, have a bank account, travel.c. Right to travel, live anywhere, work anywhere, get married.d. Right to challenge unlawful detention, vote, apply for a Canadian passport, enter and leave Canada freely.

24. Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leaders

a. Conservative (Harper), NDP (Mulcair), Liberal (Rae), Bloc Quebecois (Paillé), Green Party (May)b. Conservative (Harper), Green (May), Liberal (Rae), Bloc Quebecois (Duceppe)c. NDP (Layton), Green (May), Liberal (Rae), Bloc Quebecois (Paillé)d. Liberal (Ignatieff), Conservative (Harper), NDP (Turmel), Green (May)

25. Name six responsibilities of citizenship.

a. Get a job, make money, raise a family, pay taxes, mow your lawn, vote.b. Vote, join a political party, get a job, obey the law, drive safely, pick up litter.c. Care for the environment, don't litter, pay taxes, obey the law, help others, respect others.d. Vote, help others, care for our heritage and environment, obey Canada's laws, respect the rights of others, eliminate injustice.

26. Name the five regions of Canada

a. Midwest, North, South, East, Centralb. Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies and British Columbiac. Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast and Northd. West, Central, East, Prairies and Territories

27. Name three legal rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

a. Freedom of speech, right to not pay taxes, and right to a fair trial.b. Right to live and work anywhere in Canada, right to a fair trial, and right to protection against discrimination.c. Right to ski anywhere in Canada, right to move, and right to public assembly.d. Right to vote, right to live and work anywhere in Canada, and right to deliver speeches on the radio.

28. Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

a. Freedom of religion and freedom of speech.b. Equality rights and to care for Canada's heritage.c. Basic freedoms and obey laws.d. Aboriginal peoples' rights and to volunteer.

29. Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms.

a. The Canadian Constitution and English common law.b. Civil code of France and the Canadian Constitution.c. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Magna Carta (the Great Charter of Freedoms).d. Laws passed by Parliament and English common law.

30. Name two responsibilities of the federal government.

a. National defence and firefighting.b. National defence and foreign policy.c. Citizenship and highways.d. Recycling and education.

31. On what date did Nunavut become a territory?

a. July 1st, 1867b. April 1st, 1999c. June 24th, 1995d. March 31st, 1949

32. One third of all Canadians live in which province?

a. Quebec.b. Ontario.c. Northwest Territories.d. Manitoba.

33. The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is "A Mari Usque Ad Mare." This means:

a. From the ocean to the sea.b. From sea to sea.c. From the sea to the ends of the earth.d. From the water to the earth.

34. What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?

a. Buying a house and a TV.b. Getting a job, taking care of one’s family and working hard in keeping with one’s abilities.c. Doing laundry and keeping the house clean.d. Study hard so you can earn enough money to take a vacation.

35. What are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities?

a. Alberta (Edmonton) and Saskatchewan (Regina).b. Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).c. Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).d. Saskatchewan (Regina), Manitoba (Winnipeg) and Ontario (Toronto).

36. What are the provinces of Central Canada and their capital cities?

a. Manitoba (Winnipeg) and Ontario (Toronto).b. Quebec (Quebec City) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).c. Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Quebec City).d. Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba Winnipeg).

37. What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities?

a. Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) and Quebec (Quebec).b. Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).c. Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Quebec (Quebec).d. Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Quebec (Quebec City)and Ontario (Toronto).

38. What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?

a. Alaska (Juneau) and Yukon Territory ( Whitehorse).b. Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) and Alaska (Juneau).c. Northwest Territories (Yellowknife).d. Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).

39. What are the three levels of government in Canada?

a. Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local).b. Federal, Provincial and City.c. Federal, Territorial and Provincial.d. Federal, State and Local.

40. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

a. First Nations, Métis and Inuit.b. Acadians, Métis and Inuit.c. United Empire Loyalists, Métis and Inuit.d. Inuit, Métis and Acadians.

41. What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

a. Natural resources, tourism and service industries..b. Tourism, services and manufacturing.c. Natural resources, tourism and manufacturing.d. Natural resources, manufacturing and services.

42. What are the three parts of Parliament?

a. The Sovereign, Governor General and Prime Minister.b. The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.c. The Queen, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.d. The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate.

43. What are the two official languages of Canada?

a. English and Métis.b. Inuktitut and French.c. English and French.d. English and Inuktitut.

44. What country is Canada’s largest trading partner?

a. Mexico.b. United States of America.c. China.d. Japan.

45. What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?

a. Easy access to the West Coast.b. What can be achieved by working together.c. Unity.d. Ribbons of steel.

46. What do you call a law before it is passed?

a. A New law.b. A Proposed law.c. A Bill.d. A New proposal.

47. What do you call the Sovereign’s representative in the provinces?

a. Premier.b. Member of the Legislative Assembly.c. Lieutenant-Governor.d. Senator.

48. What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

a. The candidate's name.b. The number for the candidate.c. An "X"d. The voter's name.

49. What does Confederation mean?

a. The United States Confederate soldiers came to Canada.b. Joining of communities to become a province.c. Joining of suburbs to form a large city.d. Joining of provinces to make a new country.

50. What does equality under the law mean?

a. Being the same.b. Being like everyone else.c. Being discriminated against.d. Being treated with equal dignity and respect, and having equal rights to speak out and express ideas.

51. What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?

a. The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada.b. Canada’s Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.c. The Sovereign (Queen or King) represents Canadians in Parliament.d. The sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law.

52. What does the Canadian flag look like?

a. Red and white with provincial emblems.b. Red and white with a beaver.c. White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.d. Red with a white maple leaf.

53. What does the term “responsible government” mean?

a. Each person in each electoral district is responsible for voting.b. The Governor General is responsible for the actions of the Prime Minister.c. The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern.d. All Canadians are responsible for each other.

54. What does the word “Inuit” mean?

a. "Eskimo" in Inuktitut language.b. "Home" in English.c. "The people" in the Inuktitut language.d. "The Arctic Land" in Inuktitut language.

55. What is a major river in Quebec?

a. Fraser Riverb. St. Lawrence Riverc. Niagarad. Hudson's Bay.

56. What is a majority government?

a. When the party in power holds about one third of the seats in the House of Commonsb. When the party in power holds about one quarter of the seats in the House of Commons.c. When the part in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.d. When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.

57. What is a voter information card?

a. Tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district.b. Tells you what province to vote in.c. A form that tells you when and where to vote.d. A form that lets you know your voting time.

58. What is Canada’s national winter sport?

a. Golf (in Florida).b. Nordic skiing.c. Lacrosse.d. Hockey.

59. What is Canada’s system of government called?

a. Dictatorship.b. Parliamentary government.c. Military Rule.d. Communism.

60. What is meant by the equality of women and men?

a. Men and women are equal under the law.b. Men and women must both do housework.c. Women may now go to school and enter the professional workforce.d. A woman may now become Prime Minister.

61. What is the “Head Tax”?

a. Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada.b. Fee charged for anyone entering Canada after 1900.c. A tax imposed on beer beginning in 1867.d. Fee charged for moving westward in the early 1900s.

62. What is the capital city of Canada?

a. Ottawa.b. Toronto.c. Montreal.d. Hull.

63. What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

a. The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.b. The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.c. The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.d. The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.

64. What is the government of all of Canada called?

a. National assembly.b. Legislature.c. Federal.d. Council.

65. What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?

a. Purple Cross.b. Badge of Courage.c. Order of Merit.d. Victoria Cross.

66. What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?

a. Roman Catholic.b. Muslim.c. Jewish.d. Hindu.

67. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?

a. To remember our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.b. To celebrate Confederation.c. To honour Prime Ministers who have died.d. To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.

68. What is the name of the Governor General?

a. David Johnston.b. Elizabeth May.c. Dalton McGuinty.d. Michaëlle Jean

69. What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada and his/her party?

a. Bob Rae (Liberal Party).b. Stephen Harper (Conservative Party).c. Nycole Turmel (New Democratic Party).d. Christie Clark (Liberal Party).

70. What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

a. O Canada.b. God Save the Queen (or King).c. Bud the Spud.d. The Star-Spangled Banner.

71. What is the population of Canada?

a. About 20 million.b. 38 million.c. 17 million.d. About 33 million.

72. What is the Queen's representative in the Territories called?

a. Premier.b. Governor General.c. Commissioner.d. Member of Parliament.

73. What is the role of the courts in Canada?

a. To enforce the law.b. To guide people in our society.c. To settle disputes.d. To express values and beliefs of Canadians.

74. What is the role of the Opposition parties?

a. To assist the Prime Minister.b. To sign bills.c. To oppose or try to improve government proposals.d. To put forward bills to be passed.

75. What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?

a. Insulin is a hormone that permits you to eat anything you wish.b. Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide.c. Discovering insulin opened the doors to more discoveries.d. Discovering insulin made Drs. Banting and Best famous.

76. What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?

a. The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.b. The Canadian Charter of Rights.c. The Canadian Charter of Freedoms.d. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

77. What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?

a. 30%.b. 6%.c. 50%.d. 65%.

78. What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote?

a. Go to the police station.b. Call your Member of Parliament.c. Assume you cannot vote.d. Call Elections Canada or visit their website.

79. What song is Canada’s national anthem?

a. God Save the Queen.b. O Canada.c. Star Spangled Banner.d. Amazing Grace.

80. What three oceans border Canada?

a. Atlantic, Arctic and Bering.b. Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific.c. Pacific, Indian and Atlantic.d. Hudson, Pacific and Atlantic.

81. What three requirements must you meet in order to vote in a federal election?

a. Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and on the list of electors.b. Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, and on the list of electors.c. Living outside of Canada for less than 5 years, Canadian and 21 years old.d. Working for the federal government, Canadian forces or other organization, 21 years, and Canadian.

82. What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?

a. It led to the establishment of the Juno Awards.b. It liberated North Africa from Nazi occupation.c. Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe during the Second World War.d. It resulted in the forcible relocation of Canadians of Japanese origin.

83. What was the Women’s Suffrage Movement?

a. The effort by women to achieve the right to vote.b. The effort by women to participate in military service.c. An unsuccessful movement to get husbands to do housework.d. The effort by women to be in Parliament.

84. What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?

a. Pledge allegiance to the Queen, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.b. Pledge to be faithful to the Queen.c. Promise to observe the laws of Canada.d. Fulfil duties as a Canadian citizen.

85. What year was Confederation?

a. 1867.b. 1871.c. 1898.d. 1870.

86. When asked, who must you tell how you voted in a federal election?

a. Your employer.b. No one.c. A police officer.d. An Elections Canada official.

87. When did the British North America Act come into effect?

a. 1871.b. 1898.c. 1867.d. 1905.

88. When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

a. 1867.b. 1905.c. 1982.d. 1878.

89. When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?

a. June 15 of each year to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation.b. August 8th of each year to celebrate the joining of British Columbia to Confederation.c. We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year.d. May 21st of each year to remember Queen Victoria.

90. When is Remembrance Day celebrated?

a. July 1stb. October 1st.c. November 11th.d. December 25th

91. When must federal elections be held?

a. About every 4 years.b. On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.c. Whenever the Prime Minister calls the election.d. When the MP's want a new Prime Minister.

92. When you vote on election day, what do you do?

a. Go to the voting station, tell them who you are and mark your X. Give the ballot back to the attendant.b. Go to the voting station, remove 1 ballot and after marking your X deposit it in the ballot box.c. Go to the voting station, take your voter’s card with proof if identity, highlight your choice on the ballot and deposit it in the box.d. Go to the voting station with your voter’s card and ID, mark an X in the circle next to the candidate of your choice, fold the ballot and present it to the poll officials.

93. Where are the Great Lakes?

a. Between Ontario and the United Statesb. Manitoba.c. Northern Quebec.d. Atlantic Canada.

94. Where are the Parliament Buildings located?

a. Ottawa.b. Quebec City.c. Hull.d. Toronto.

95. Where do most French-speaking Canadians live?

a. Ontario.b. Nova Scotia.c. Quebec.d. Prince Edward Island.

96. Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?

a. The Constitutional Act of 1867.b. The Constitutional Act of 1791.c. The Constitutional Act of 1982.d. The Constitutional Act of 2010.

97. Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?

a. The moose.b. The hawk.c. The beaver.d. The deer.

98. Which country borders Canada on the south?

a. United States of America.b. Central America.c. Mexico.d. Washington.

99. Which federal political party is in power?

a. Green Party.b. New Democratic Party.c. Liberal Party.d. Conservative Party.

100. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Canada’s system of government?

a. A federal state.b. Parliamentary democracy.c. Constitutional Monarchy.d. Dictatorship.

101. Which of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?

a. Napoleon’s fleet was defeated by the Royal Navy in the war.b. The USA became independent from the British Empire after the war.c. The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.d. Canada joined the United States after the war.

102. Which of the following statements about residential schools is NOT true?

a. The federal government placed many Aboriginal children in residential schools to educate and assimilate them into mainstream Canadian culture.b. The schools were poorly funded and inflicted hardship on the students.c. The schools were welcomed by the Aboriginal people.d. Aboriginal language and cultural practices were mostly prohibited.

103. Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

a. The party with the second most MP's.b. The party receiving the least votes.c. Any independent candidate.d. The party the Prime Minister selects.

104. Which party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?

a. The New Democratic Party.b. The Liberal Party.c. The Independent Party.d. The Conservative Party.

105. Which province has the most bilingual Canadians?

a. British Columbia.b. Prince Edward Island.c. Nova Scotia.d. Quebec.

106. Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?

a. Nova Scotia.b. Prince Edward Island.c. Yukon Territory.d. Newfoundland and Labrador.

107. Which province is the main producer of pulp and paper and hydro-electricity?

a. Quebecb. Ontarioc. British Columbiad. Manitoba

108. Which province is the only officially bilingual province?

a. New Brunswick.b. Quebec.c. Ontario.d. Prince Edward Island.

109. Which provinces first formed Confederation?

a. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.b. Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Alberta.c. Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotiad. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada.

110. Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?

a. Central Canada.b. Prairies.c. Atlantic Canada.d. Northern Territories.

111. Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?

a. Atlantic provinces.b. Prairie provinces.c. Central Canada.d. West Coast.

112. Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?

a. British Columbia.b. Prairie provinces.c. Ontario.d. Manitoba.

113. Which three countries are signatories to NAFTA?

a. Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.b. Canada, the United States and Japan.c. Canada, Mexico and the United States.d. Canada, Denmark and Andorra.

114. Which was the last province to join Canada?

a. Newfoundland.b. Alberta.c. Saskatchewan.d. British Columbia.

115. Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?

a. The first European settlers to arrive in Canadab. The descendents of the first Australian immigrants to Canadac. The first people to live in Canadad. The first settlers of Newfoundland

116. Who are the Acadians?

a. Aboriginal people of the arctic.b. French-speaking Catholics living in Ontario.c. The descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604.d. English speaking refugees who settled in Louisiana.

117. Who are the founding peoples of Canada?

a. Métis, French and British.b. Aboriginal, Métis and British.c. Inuit, Aboriginal and British.d. Aboriginal, French and British.

118. Who are the Métis?

a. The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada.b. A people of mixed Inuit/First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies.c. First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect.d. A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.

119. Who are the Quebecers?

a. European settlers in the 1600s.b. Descendants of the French colonists.c. Descendants of the Anglophones.d. People of Quebec.

120. Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?

a. The best speaker running in the election.b. A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament.c. Someone to become the Premier.d. All of the candidates in their electoral district.

121. Who do Members of Parliament represent?

a. All of the Canadians living in the north.b. Only Canadians living in Central Canada.c. Everyone who lives in his or her electoral district.d. Canadians living in the province in which he/she was elected.

122. Who had played an important part in building the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)?

a. American railroad engineers.b. Acadian railroad workers.c. Chinese railroad workers.d. Afro-American slaves.

123. Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?

a. Anyone.b. A Canadian citizen who is 16 years old.c. Any man who is at least 18 years old.d. Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.

124. Who has the right to vote in federal elections?

a. A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and on voters list.b. A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and must work for the federal government.c. A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a memberof the Canadian Forces.d. A Canadian citizen, over 25 years and a member of the Canadian Forces.

125. Who have major responsibilities on First Nations reserves?

a. Band chiefs and councillors.b. Municipal governments.c. Provincial and territorial governments.d. Federal government.

126. Who is Canada’s Head of State?

a. Governor General of Canada.b. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.c. Prime Minister.d. Lieutenant Governor.

127. Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?

a. A military leader of the Métis in the 19th century.b. A great frontier hero.c. An explorer of western Canada.d. Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War.

128. Who is the leader of the Federal Official Opposition Party?

a. Thomas Mulcairb. Stéphane Dionc. Bob Raed. Adrian Dix

129. Who is the Queen’s representative in Canada?

a. Prime Minister of Canada.b. Premier.c. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.d. Governor General of Canada.

130. Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?

a. A champion of democracy and Aboriginal rights.b. A champion of democracy and French language rights and the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas.c. The first Head of State.d. The first French speaking Prime Minister.

131. Who was Sir Sam Steele?

a. A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen.b. A military leader of the Métis in the 19th century.c. The first Prime Minister of Canada.d. The Father of Manitoba.

132. Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?

a. Sir John A. Macdonald.b. Robert Baldwin.c. Louis Riel.d. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine.

133. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

a. Louis Riel.b. Sir John A. Macdonald.c. Lester B. Pearson.d. Abraham Lincoln.

134. Who were the United Empire Loyalists?

a. Settlers who came to Canada from the United States during and after the American Revolution.b. Aboriginal peoples.c. Métisd. Inuit.

135. Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?

a. It was a key position of the German line in Northern France. b. Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery.c. It was the “hinge” of the German line as it protected the newly constructed Hindenburg line.d. Once Canadians fought at Vimy they knew they would be heading home.

136. Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?

a. It allows Canada to change the Constitution without asking approval of the British Government.b. It allows Canadians more freedoms.c. It changed the immigration laws.d. The Queen became more involved in Canadian Government.

137. Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?

a. It enhances our standard of living.b. It makes it easier for us to travel to foreign countries.c. It enhances our economy and raises our standard of living.d. It brings in cheaper goods.

1) Who is the Premier of Ontario?

A. Kathleen Wynne

B. David C. Onley

C. Stephen Harper

D. Tim Hudak

Your answer was correct.

2) What happens when the federal government loses a confidence vote?

A. A new Prime Minister must be selected.

B. An election is called.

C. The official opposition party becomes the party in power.

D. The government can organize another vote.


3) Which province has the most bilingual Canadians?

A. Ontario.

B. New Brunswick.

C. Nova Scotia.

D. Quebec.


4) Which province is Canada's main producer of pulp and paper?

A. British Columbia.

B. Ontario.

C. Quebec.

D. New Brunswick.

Your answer was wrong. The correct answer is C .

5) Who are Quebecois?

A. They form a nation within a united Canada.

B. They are the Canadians who only speak French.

C. All the French speaking people in Canada are called Quebecois.

D. They are descendants of British settlers who live in Quebec.

Your answer was wrong. The correct answer is A .

6) Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut?

A. Inuit.

B. Acadians and Inuit.

C. Métis.

D. First Nations.


7) Who is the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario?

A. David C. Onley

B. Kathleen Wynne

C. Michaëlle Jean

D. Tim Hudak


8) When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?

A. During 1580s.

B. In 1600s.

C. Late 1800s.

D. Late 1700s.

Your answer was wrong. The correct answer is D .

9) What forms a jury?

A. An impartial jury is made up of citizens.

B. Contains at least a lawyer.

C. A group of judges

D. A number of people who knows laws well.


10) How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?

A. Eight provinces and three territories.

B. Ten provinces and two territories.

C. Nine provinces and two territory.

D. Ten provinces and three territories.


11) How many Canadians served in the World War II?

A. About 800,000.

B. About 100,000.

C. More than one million.

D. About 640,000.


12) What do political parties do?

A. Plan for the celebration of Canada Day.

B. Work with the local governments.

C. Share ideas about how government should work.

D. Follow commands from the Queen.


13) How many electoral districts are there in Canada?

A. 168.

B. 98.

C. 302.

D. 308.


14) Which city provides important shipping and air links across the Pacific Ocean?

A. Calgary.

B. Edmonton.

C. Victoria.

D. Vancouver.


15) What are the provinces of the Atlantic region?

A. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.

B. Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.

C. Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

D. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.


16) Who has the right to vote in a federal election?

A. A Canadian or British citizen, over 18 years old.

B. A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a member of the Canadian Forces.

C. A Canadian citizen, at least 21 years old and must work for the government.

D. A Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list.


17) Which province is the biggest producer of metals in Canada?

A. Alberta.

B. Northwest Territories.

C. Ontario.

D. Yukon.


18) What does equality under the law mean?

A. To be the same as anywhere in the world.

B. To be protected against any discrimination.

C. To be like anyone else in Canada.

D. To be discriminated against.

Your answer was wrong. The correct answer is B .

19) Which legal document recognizes the cultural diversity of Canadians?

A. Canada Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

B. Canadian Multiculturalism Act.

C. The Multicultural Act of the United Nations.

D. British Charter of Freedoms.


20) What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?

A. Approved by the Governor General.

B. Approved by all the Senators.

C. Approved by the Governors.

D. Approved by the Queen.


21) What does "mobility rights" mean?

A. Being able to live and work anywhere in Canada.

B. Being able to have a job in any provinces.

C. Being able to work and move.

D. Being able to have freedom of speech.


22) What unique art form was developed by First Nations people on the West Coast?

A. Paintings.

B. Kayaks.

C. Sculptures.

D. Totem poles.


23) What is a Voter Information Card?

A. A list tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district.

B. A card to let you register for voting.

C. A letter that lets you know the voting schedule.

D. A form that tells you where and when to vote.


24) Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources?

A. West Coast.

B. Alberta.

C. Prairie provinces.

D. Manitoba.


25) How does a bill become a law?

A. Must be approved by the Members of the Parliament.

B. Must be approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate, and received royal assent.

C. Must be signed by the Queen or King.

D. The Governors of each province must approve the bill.


26) How are Senators chosen?

A. Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.

B. By the Premiers of all provinces.

C. Appointed by the Prime Minister.

D. Appointed by the Queen.


27) Which province is the only officially bilingual province?

A. Quebec.

B. New Brunswick.

C. Nova Scotia.

D. Ontario.


28) What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

A. Oil, tourism and manufacturing.

B. Mining, services and manufacturing.

C. Natural resources, manufacturing and services.

D. Fishery, tourism and services.


29) To what ocean is Newfoundland closest?

A. Pacific.

B. Arctic.

C. Labrador Sea.

D. Atlantic.


30) How can you help to protect the environment?

A. Walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling wherever possible.

B. Use electricity instead of gas.

C. Drive a car to go to and come back from work by yourself.

D. Do not buy gas at a higher price.


31) Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the Federal government?

A. Canadian citizens.

B. British citizens.

C. Landed immigrants.

D. British Immigrants.


32) In what year did Canada become a country?

A. 1860.

B. 1872.

C. 1867.

D. 1876.


33) What is an "electoral district"?

A. The area in which elections are held.

B. A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.

C. The room in which you vote.

D. The office where you find a candidate's name.


34) What is the population of Canada?

A. About 34 million.

B. About 32 million.

C. About 28 million.

D. About 39 million.


35) Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?

A. Atlantic provinces.

B. Southern Canada.

C. Central Canada.

D. Prairie provinces.


36) From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?

A. Spain.

B. Germany.

C. France.

D. England.


37) What is the capital city of Canada?

A. Montreal.

B. Ontario.

C. Ottawa.

D. Toronto.


38) Where do the majority of Métis live in Canada?

A. Northern territories.

B. West Coast.

C. Central Canada.

D. Prairie Provinces.


39) From where does the name "Canada" come?

A. From the Inuit word "Kanata" meaning nations.

B. From "Kanata", the First Nations word for village.

C. From the First Nations word meaning land.

D. From the Inuit word meaning home.


40) What are the territories of northern Canada?

A. Yukon and Northwest Territories.

B. Northwest Territories and Alaska.

C. Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

D. Nunavut and Yukon Territory.


41) What is Terry Fox's contribution?

A. He was a brilliant soldier.

B. He inspired people to contribute money for cancer research.

C. His discovery of insulin saves millions of people's lives.

D. He was the greatest hockey player in Canada.


42) Who invented the snowmobile?

A. Alexander Graham Bell

B. Joseph-Armand Bombardier

C. Sir Sandford Fleming

D. Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward


43) When is the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day is celebrated?

A. Second Monday of November

B. 20th of November

C. Fourth Monday of Octomber

D. 11th of November


44) Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?

A. It made changes to the Citizenship Act.

B. It lets Canadians to enjoy more freedom.

C. The Queen has more power in Canadian Government.

D. Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government.


45) Which province is on the Pacific coast of Canada?

A. Quebec.

B. Yukon.

C. Nova Scotia.

D. British Columbia.


46) What is a majority government?

A. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons and the Senate.

B. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.

C. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.

D. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons.


47) In what sorts of jobs do most Canadians work?

A. Service.

B. Lumbering.

C. Farming.

D. Natural resources.


48) Who is the leader of the Official Opposition Party of Ontario?

A. David C. Onley

B. Stephen Harper

C. Kathleen Wynne

D. Tim Hudak


49) What are the regions of Canada?

A. West, North, South, East, Central

B. Atlantic, North, Central, Prairies and West Coast

C. West Coast, Central, East, Canadian Shield and South

D. Rockies, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies


50) When is Remembrance Day?

A. The first Monday of November.

B. November 11th every year.

C. December 12th every year.

D. The second Monday of October.


51) On what date did Nunavut become a territory?

A. October 1st, 1997

B. August 4th, 1996

C. April 1st, 1999

D. July 1st, 1867


52) Which of the followings are the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?

A. Obeying the law, getting a job in the government and serving in Canadian Forces.

B. Obeying the law, serving on a jury, voting in elections and helping others in the community.

C. Serving in an army, obeying the law and taking responsibility for oneself and one's family.

D. Protecting our environment, buying a house and voting in elections.


53) Where do most French speaking Canadians live?

A. New Brunswick.

B. Ontario.

C. Nova Scotia.

D. Quebec.


54) What are the first two lines of Canada's national anthem?

A. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

B. O Canadian! Our home and private land! True love in all thy sons command.

C. O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.

D. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.


55) What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

A. The candidate's name.

B. The party's name.

C. The number for the candidate.

D. An "X".


56) Who circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research?

A. Terry Fox.

B. Rick Hansen.

C. Reginald Fessenden.

D. Gerhard Herzberg.


57) What important trade did the Hudson Bay Company control?

A. Oil.

B. Fishery.

C. Fur.

D. Gold.


58) In which parts of Canada did the Aboriginal peoples first live?

A. The Prairies and the North.

B. The Great Lakes regions and Prairies.

C. The North and Great Lakes regions.

D. All regions.


59) Why is the North sometimes called the "Land of the Midnight Sun"?

A. Spring daylight can last up to 24 hours.

B. Summer daylight can last up to 24 hours.

C. Fall daylight can last up to 24 hours.

D. Winter daylight can last up to 24 hours.


60) Who do provincial members of the legislative or national assemblies represent?

A. Everyone who lives in the federal electoral district.

B. Everyone who lives in the municipal electoral district.

C. Everyone who lives in the provincial or territorial electoral district.

D. Federal and provincial governments.


61) Which countries fought in the War of 1812?

A. United Kingdom and United States of America.

B. France and United Kingdom.

C. France, Great Britain and United States of America.

D. Canada and United States of America.


62) Where are the Parliament Buildings located?

A. Quebec City.

B. Montreal.

C. Ottawa.

D. Toronto.


63) Which province is Canada's largest producer of hydroelectricity?

A. British Columbia.

B. Manitoba.

C. Ontario.

D. Quebec.


64) What does Confederation mean?

A. The merger of colonies to form a province.

B. The joining of provinces to become a new country.

C. The combination of neighborhood to build a larger community.

D. The United States Confederate army came to settle in Canada.


65) What three oceans border Canada?

A. Atlantic, Arctic and Hudson Bay.

B. Pacific, Indian and Arctic.

C. Indian, Pacific and Atlantic.

D. Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic.


66) Which province is known as the "Land of 100,000 Lakes"?

A. Ontario.

B. Quebec.

C. Alberta.

D. Manitoba.


67) Who was the first person to draw a map of Canada’s east coast?

A. Jacques Cartier.

B. Jean Talon.

C. John Cabot.

D. The Vikings.


68) Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?

A. Saskatchewan.

B. Manitoba.

C. Ontario.

D. Alberta.


69) Which of the followings are the founding people of Canada?

A. Aboriginal, French and British.

B. Inuit, French and British.

C. British, Asian and Aboriginal.

D. French, American and Indian.


70) When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Constitution?

A. 1867.

B. 1982.

C. 1919.

D. 1980.


71) Who built the French Empire in North America?

A. Great Britain.

B. King Charles II.

C. Jean Talon, Bishop Laval and Count Frontenac.

D. Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur Iberville.


72) Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?

A. The lion.

B. The beaver.

C. The eagle.

D. The tiger.


73) What form of transportation did Aboriginal peoples and fur traders use?

A. Roads.

B. Highway.

C. Railway.

D. Waterways.


74) In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?

A. Mining.

B. Forestry.

C. Farming.

D. Fur trading.


75) For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands?

A. 300 years.

B. 180 years.

C. 150 years.

D. 220 years.


76) When did the British North America Act come into effect?

A. 1881.

B. 1901.

C. 1876.

D. 1867.


77) Which of the followings are the responsibilities of federal government?

A. National defence, foreign policy, international trade and aboriginal affairs.

B. Highways, policing, international trade and criminal justice.

C. Education, foreign policy, recycling programs and aboriginal affairs.

D. National defence, health care, international trade and aboriginal affairs.


78) What is the significance of the Canadian discovery of insulin?

A. It saved millions of lives of people with diabetes.

B. It was an important medicine to save soldiers' life during World War II.

C. It helped the treatment of heart diseases.

D. It saved lives of children with sickness.


79) One third of all Canadians live in which province?

A. Ontario.

B. Northwest Territories.

C. British Columbia.

D. Quebec.


80) Which is the capital city of Ontario?

A. Ottawa

B. Hamilton

C. Scarborough

D. Toronto


81) If you cannot pay for a lawyer, how can you get legal help?

A. Do not go to a court.

B. Go to legal aid services in most communities.

C. Apply for financial aid from the government to pay for legal fees.

D. Borrow money from the government and pay for the lawyer.


82) What outcome and significance did War of 1812 with USA have for Canada?

A. Canada became an independent country.

B. Canada became part of the United States.

C. Canada lost a lot of land in the war.

D. Canada kept its independence from the United States.


83) What document made Confederation legal?

A. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

B. The British North America Act.

C. The Immigration Act.

D. The Citizenship Act.


84) What is a ballot?

A. A form for voting.

B. A form to count the number of votes.

C. A dance.

D. A form that tells you when and where to vote.


85) Why the Battle of Vimy Ridge is important in the Canadian history?

A. It was the last battle of the First World War.

B. Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps.

C. It has come to symbolise Canada's becoming as a nation.

D. It was an important victory in the Boer War.


86) Which party is in power in Ontario?

A. Liberal Party

B. Green Party

C. Progressive Conservative Party

D. New Democratic Party


87) What does voting by secret ballot mean?

A. No one can watch you vote except the election officer.

B. Only the candidate you vote for can watch your marked ballot.

C. The voter should not tell anyone for whom he/she voted.

D. No one can watch you vote or look at your marked ballot.


88) Who are the Aboriginal peoples in Canada?

A. Early Australian immigrants.

B. United Empire Loyalists and Métis.

C. Refugees from the American Revolution.

D. The first inhabitants of Canada.


89) What are the provinces of Central Canada?

A. Quebec and Nova Scotia.

B. Ontario and Manitoba.

C. Ontario and Saskatchewan.

D. Ontario and Quebec.


90) Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

A. Lester Bowles Pearson.

B. Queen Victoria.

C. Simon Fraser.

D. Sir John A. Macdonald.


91) Who are Francophones?

A. People speaking English as a first language.

B. French people.

C. Descendants of French colonists.

D. People speaking French as a first language.


92) What is a responsible government?

A. The government is formed by more than two parties in power.

B. The government must resign if it loses a confidence vote in the assembly.

C. The government is responsible for making laws.

D. The government is responsible for everything in the country.


93) Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in Canada?

A. Acadians and Inuit.

B. First Nations.

C. Inuit.

D. Métis.


94) What region is called the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?

A. The Northern Territories.

B. Yukon.

C. Northwest Territories.

D. Nunavut.


95) What do you call a law before it is passed?

A. A bill.

B. A proposed law.

C. A new law.

D. A proposal of a law.


96) What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics?

A. Member of the Patriots.

B. Master of the Province.

C. Minister of Parliament.

D. Member of Parliament.


97) Which of the followings is a non-Canadian not allowed to do?

A. Own a property.

B. Go to a government funded university.

C. Vote in the federal and provincial election.

D. Get a job in the federal government.


98) What does a Member of Parliament do?

A. He or she works for the Governor General.

B. He or she liaises with the municipal government.

C. He or she represents the Queen.

D. He or she links Canadians to the federal government.


99) Which of the followings best describes the Lacrosse sport?

A. The official summer sport.

B. The most popular sport in Canada.

C. The second most popular sport in Canada.

D. The official winter sport.


100) What is the highest honour available to Canadians?

A. Victoria Medal

B. The Queen's Medal

C. Elizabeth Cross

D. Victoria Cross


Federal information:

The Governor General of Canada is David Johnston.

The Prime Minister of Canada is Stephen Harper.

The party in power federally is Conservative Party.

The leader of the federal Opposition party is Thomas Mulcair.

The federal Official Opposition party is The New Democratic Party.

Ontario:

The Lieutenant Governor is David C. Onley.

The Premier of is Kathleen Wynne.

The party in power provincially is the Liberal Party.

The provincial leader of the Opposition party is Tim Hudak.

The provincial Opposition party is the Progressive Conservative Party.

Canadian Government News Update:

Oct 1, 2012 New Lieutenant Governor of B.C. Judith Guichon

July 30, 2012 New Opposition Party Leader of Manitoba Brian Pallister

April 24, 2012 New Opposition Party Leader of Alberta Danielle Smith

March 24, 2012 New Federal Opposition Party Leader Thomas Mulcair

March 22, 2012 New Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Vaughn Solomon Schofield

Feb 16, 2012 New Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia John James Grant

May 2, 2011 New Opposition Party Leader Jack Layton (NDP)

March, 2011 New Premier of BC Christy Clark

May 12, 2010 New Commissioner of Nunavut Edna Elias

May 12, 2010 New Commissioner of NWT George Tuccaro

May 11, 2010 New Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Donald Ethell

Oct 19, 2009 New Premier of Alberta Greg Selinger

Sept 30, 2009 New Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick Graydon Nicholas

August 4, 2009 New Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba Philip S. Lee

June 19, 2009 New premier of Nova Scotia Darrell Dexter

June 9, 2009 New Opposition Leader of Saskatchewan Dwain Lingenfelter

May 2, 2009 New Federal Opposition Party Leader Michael Ignatieff (Liberal)

Dec 13, 2008 New Opposition Leader of Alberta David Swann

Dec 8, 2008 Re-election of Premier of Quebec Jean Charest

Nov 14, 2008 New premier of NunavutEva Aariak

Oct 14, 2008 Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper re-elected

Feb 4, 2008 New Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador John Crosbie

Nov 21, 2007 New premier of Saskatchewan Brad Wall

Oct 17, 2007 Re-election of Premier of the Northwest Territories Floyd Roland

Oct 10, 2007 Re-election of Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty

Oct 1, 2007 New Lieutenant Governor of B.C. Steven Point

Sept 5, 2007 New Lieutenant Governor of Ontario David Onley

June 7, 2007 New Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Pierre Duchesne

May 28, 2007 New Premier of P.E.I. Robert Ghiz

Mar 26, 2007 Re-election of Premier of Quebec Jean Charest

Dec 2, 2006 New Opposition Party Leader of CanadaStephane Dion (Liberal)

Oct 3, 2006 New Premire of New Brunswick Shawn Graham

Sept 7, 2006 New Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Mayann E. Francis

Aug 1, 2006 New Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Gordon L. Barnhart

July 31, 2006 New Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Barbara Oliver Hagerman

Jun 13, 2006 Premire of Nova Scotia Rodney MacDonald won the provincial election

Mar 23, 2006 New Opposition Party Leader of CanadaBill Graham

Feb 6, 2006 New Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper

Nov 29, 2005 Liberal toppled at a no-confident motion Election scheduled on Jan 23, 2006

Sept 27, 2

005 Governor General Michaelle Jean became the 27th Governor General

May 18, 2005 Premire of BC Gordon Cambell won the provincial election

Nov 22, 2004 Premire of Alberta Ralph Klein won the provincial election

Sept 21, 2004 New opposition leader of Saskatchewan Brad Wall

Sept 19, 2004 New opposition leader of Ontario John Tory

June 30, 2004 New Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba John Harvard

June 28, 2004 Won election of a minority government Paul Martin

Mar 20, 2004 New Leader of Coservative Party Stephen Harper

Dec 12, 2003 New Prime Minister Paul Martin

Dec 10, 2003 New Premire of Northwest Territories Joe Handley

Nov 23, 2003 New Opposition Leader of BC Carole James became BC NDP leader

Nov 6, 2003 New Premire of Newfoundland Danny Williams sworn as premier

Nov 3, 2003 Premire of Saskatchewan Lorne Calvert won the provincial election

Oct 23, 2003 New Premire of Ontario Dalton McGuinty sworn as premier

1: What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

You Selected: The candidate's name....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: An X

2: From whom are the Acadians descended?

You Selected: French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604.....:Correct!

3: To what ocean is Newfoundland closest?

You Selected: Pacific....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Atlantic

4: Which province is the biggest producer of metals in Canada?

You Selected: Ontario....:Correct!

5: When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by Parliament?

You Selected: Within 4 years of the most recent election.....:Correct!

6: What does voting by secret ballot mean?

You Selected: Only the candidate you vote for can watch your marked ballot.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: No one can watch you vote or look at your marked ballot.

7: What is a polling station?

You Selected: Place where you vote.....:Correct!

8: What are the provinces of the Atlantic region?

You Selected: Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

9: Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada?

You Selected: Water for agriculture....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Fresh water and waterways

10: In which parts of Canada did the Aboriginal peoples first live?

You Selected: All regions....:Correct!

11: Which document first defined the responsibilities of federal and provincial governments?

You Selected: The Constitution Act, 1982.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: The British North America Act.

12: What is known as the effort by women to achieve the right to vote?

You Selected: The suffrage motion of women....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: The women's suffrage movement.

13: How many electoral districts are there in Canada?

You Selected: 159....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: 308

14: How is the Prime Minister chosen?

You Selected: The leader of the party with the most elected Members of Parliament.....:Correct!

15: What are three minerals still being mined in the territories today?

You Selected: Zinc, gold and tin....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Gold, lead and zinc

16: What are the first two lines of Canada's national anthem?

You Selected: O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.....:Correct!

17: Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?

You Selected: The eagle....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: The beaver

18: When is Remembrance Day?

You Selected: November 11th every year.....:Correct!

19: In the Canadian justice system, what are the roles of the courts and the police?

You Selected: The courts make laws and the police enforce them.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: The courts settle disputes and the police enforce the laws.

20: Which province is known as the Land of 100,000 Lakes?

You Selected: Quebec....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Manitoba

21: How can you contact your Member of Parliament?

You Selected: Write a letter to the House of Commons.....:Correct!

22: Which province is on the Pacific coast of Canada?

You Selected: Nova Scotia.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: British Columbia

23: What is the population of Canada?

You Selected: About 33 million....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: About 35 million

24: What are the regions of Canada?

You Selected: West Coast, Central, East, Canadian Shield and South....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Atlantic, North, Central, Prairies and West Coast

25: Who were the Group of Seven in modern Canada?

You Selected: Seven Canadian soldiers in World War I.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: A group of Canadian landscape painters in the 1920s

26: Which two fundamental freedoms are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

You Selected: Freedom of belief and freedom of religion.....:Correct!

27: How are Members of Parliament chosen?

You Selected: Appointed by Governor of each province.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Elected by Canadian citizens.

28: What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?

You Selected: Approved by the Governor General.....:Correct!

29: What is an electoral district?

You Selected: The area in which elections are held.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.

30: In what year did Canada become a country?

You Selected: 1867....:Correct!

31: Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?

You Selected: The best speaker running the election campaign.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: A candidate whom they want to represent them in Parliament

32: What is a minority government?

You Selected: The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons.....:Correct!

33: What does -mobility rights- mean?

You Selected: Being able to work and move.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Being able to live and work anywhere in Canada.

34: What is meaning of the Canadian coat of arms and motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare?

You Selected: From coast to coast.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: From sea to sea.

35: Who has the right to enter and leave Canada at will?

You Selected: Landed immigrants....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Canadian citizens.

36: What is the role of the Opposition parties?

You Selected: To draft bills to be passed.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: To oppose or try to improve government proposals.

37: If you cannot pay for a lawyer, how can you get legal help?

You Selected: Borrow money from the government and pay for the lawyer.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Go to legal aid services in most communities

38: Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?

You Selected: It made changes to the Citizenship Act.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government.

39: What is a major river in Quebec?

You Selected: St. Lawrence River....:Correct!

40: What do political parties do?

You Selected: Work with the local governments.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Share ideas about how government should work

41: In what sorts of jobs do most Canadians work?

You Selected: Natural resources....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Service

42: More than half of Canada's aeronautics and space industry are located in which province?

You Selected: Ontario....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Quebec

43: What part of the Constitution legally protects basic rights and freedoms of Canadians?

You Selected: The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

44: Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?

You Selected: Prairie provinces....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Central Canada

45: What do you call the Queen's representative in the territories?

You Selected: Member of the Legislative Assembly....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Commissioner

46: When is the fixed election date of Canada's federal election?

You Selected: The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent election....:Correct!

47: Who are Anglophones?

You Selected: People speaking English as a first language.....:Correct!

48: Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the Federal government?

You Selected: Landed immigrants....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Canadian citizens.

49: What is the tower in the centre of the Parliament buildings called?

You Selected: CN Tower....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Peace Tower.

50: What song is Canada's national anthem?

You Selected: O Canadian....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: O Canada

51: In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?

You Selected: Farming....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Fur trading

52: Which two are Great Lakes?

You Selected: Huron and Erie....:Correct!

53: What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation?

You Selected: Canadian Confederation....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Dominion of Canada

54: Where do the majority of Metis live in Canada?

You Selected: Central Canada....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Prairie Provinces

55: Which of the followings are the responsibilities of federal government?

You Selected: National defence, foreign policy, international trade and aboriginal affairs.....:Correct!

56: What does - official language rights and minority language educational rights - mean?

You Selected: French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.....:Correct!

57: Which of the followings are the responsibilities of local government?

You Selected: Education, foreign policy and transportation....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Social and community Health, snow removal and transportation.

58: Which province is Canada's main producer of pulp and paper?

You Selected: New Brunswick....:Wrong!


59: When did the British North America Act came into effect?

You Selected: July 1, 1867....:Correct!

60: For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands?

You Selected: 100 years.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: 300 years

61: Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?

You Selected: Prince Edward Island....:Correct!

62: Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?

You Selected: Saskatchewan....:Correct!

63: Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

You Selected: The opposition party with the most MPs.....:Correct!

64: Which of the followings are the responsibilities of provincial government?

You Selected: Education, health care, natural resources and policing.....:Correct!

65: What are the parties that are not in power called?

You Selected: Opposition Parties.....:Correct!

66: Which group of people were important in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway?

You Selected: French....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Chinese

67: Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history?

You Selected: It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: It made Confederation legal.

68: How many Canadians served in the World War II?

You Selected: More than one million.....:Correct!

69: Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources?

You Selected: Manitoba....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Prairie provinces

70: What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

You Selected: Japan....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: United States of America

71: What is a Voter Information Card?

You Selected: A form that tells you where and when to vote.....:Correct!

72: Which province has the most valuable forest industry in Canada?


Correct Answer: British Columbia.

73: What is written on an election ballot?

You Selected: The names of the candidates in your electoral district.....:Correct!

74: How is the government formed after an election?

You Selected: The Premiers of each province vote for the party to be in power.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: The party with the most elected representatives becomes in power.

75: What unique art form was developed by First Nations people on the West Coast?

You Selected: Paintings....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Totem poles

76: What are the provinces of Central Canada?

You Selected: Ontario and Alberta....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Ontario and Quebec

77: What does Confederation mean?

You Selected: The combination of neighborhood to build a larger community.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: The joining of provinces to become a new country.

78: Where do most French speaking Canadians live?



79: Who are Anglophones?

You Selected: People speaking English as a first language.....:Correct!

80: Which city provides important shipping and air links across the Pacific Ocean?

You Selected: Vancouver....:Correct!

81: Which legal document recognizes the cultural diversity of Canadians?

You Selected: The Multicultural Act of the United Nations.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Canada Charter of Rights and Freedoms

82: From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?

You Selected: Germany....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: France

83: Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?

You Selected: Central Canada....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Northern Canada

84: What are the Prairie provinces?

You Selected: Saskatchewan and Manitoba.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.

85: What does equality under the law mean?

You Selected: To be protected against any discrimination.....:Correct!

86: Which province is Canada's major producer of oil and gas?

You Selected: Alberta....:Correct!

87: Name three requirements you must meet in order to vote in a federal election.

You Selected: Canadian citizen, at least 21 years old, and on the list of electors.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and on the voters' list.

88: Who do Members of Parliament represent?

You Selected: People living in the city in which he/she was elected.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Everyone who lives in his or her electoral district.

89: What do you call a law before it is passed?

You Selected: A proposal of a law....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: A bill.

90: What level of government passes by-laws?

You Selected: Provincial government....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Municipal or local government.

91: How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?

You Selected: Ten provinces and three territories.....:Correct!

92: When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River?

You Selected: Early 1500s.....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Early 1600s.

93: What important trade did the Hudson Bay Company control?

You Selected: Fur....:Correct!

94: Where do more than half of the people in Canada live?

You Selected: Atlantic Canada....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Central Canada

95: Where are the Great Lakes?


Correct Answer: Southern Ontario along the border between Canada and the United States.

96: When is Canada Day?

You Selected: July 1st every year....:Correct!

97: Which territory shares a border with another country?

You Selected: Northwest Territories....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Yukon Territory.

98: Which is the capital city of Alberta?

You Selected: Regina....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Edmonton

99: Who invented the snowmobile?

You Selected: Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Joseph-Armand Bombardier

100: When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?

You Selected: During 1580s....:Wrong!

Correct Answer: Late 1700s

The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

1. Name two fundamental freedoms under Canadian law.

a. Equality rights and care for the environment

b. Aboriginal rights and conserving water

c. Freedom of speech and freedom of religion

d. The Magna Carta and English common law

2. List four additional rights Canadian citizens have under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

a. The right to be educated in either official language, the right to apply for a Canadian passport, the right to

vote, the right to enter and leave Canada freely

b. The right of be educated in either official language, the right to apply for a Canadian passport, the right to

drive, the right to enter and leave Canada freely

c. The right to enter and leave Canada and the United States freely, the right to apply for a Canadian passport,

the right to be educated, the right to vote

d. The right to live and work anywhere in Canada, the right to vote, the right to be educated in either official

language, the right to drive

3. Name three responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

a. Serving on a jury, keeping your yard tidy and helping others in the community

b. Obeying the law, voting in elections and working for the government

c. Obeying the law, voting in elections and taking responsibility for oneself and family

d. Voting in elections, taking responsibility for others and protecting the environment

4. Give an example of how you can help in the community.

a. Wear red on Canada Day

b. Drive to work

c. Volunteer at a food bank

d. Wash your car

5. What is meant by the "equality of women and men"?

a. Men and women are treated equally under the law.

b. Men and women are the same

c. Men and women are similar

d. Men and women need to obey the law

6. Who has the right to vote in federal elections?

a. Canadian citizens who are at least 19 years of age and on the voters' list.

b. Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years of age and on the voters' list.

c. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who are at least 18 years of age

d. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who are at least 19 years of age

7. List three ways you can protect the environment.

a. Recycle, conserve energy and water and join a car pool

b. Recycle, conserve energy and drive your car to work

c. Recycle, conserve energy and mow your lawn

d. Recycle, conserve energy and buy bottled water

8. What does "due process" mean?

a. You must prove your innocence in court

b. The government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law

c. The government must respect most of the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law

d. The law applies to everyone in Canada, except judges and politicians

9. What do you promise when you take the oath of citizenship?

a. To pledge your loyalty to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II

b. To pledge your allegiance to the flag and fulfill the duties of a Canadian

c. To pledge your allegiance to the Canadian Constitution

d. To pledge your loyalty to Canada from sea to sea

Government, Elections and Voting Procedures

10. Name the three levels of government in Canada

a. Federal, state and municipal

b. Federal, provincial or territorial and state

c. Federal, provincial or territorial and municipal

d. Federal, provincial or territorial and local

11. Name two responsibilities of the federal government?

a. Snow removal and national defence

b. Foreign policy and firefighting

c. Emergency services and citizenship

d. Foreign policy and national defence

12. Who is Canada's Head of State?

a. The Prime Minister, Stephen Harper

b. The Governor General, David Johnston

c. The consort of the Queen, Prince Phillip

d. The Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

13. What are the three parts of Parliament?

a. The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate

b. The Sovereign, the Prime Minister and the Premiers

c. The Sovereign, the Governor General and the Prime Minister

d. The Prime Minister, the House of Commons and the Senate

14. Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?

a. The Governor General, David Johnston

b. The Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson

c. The Prime Minister, Stephen Harper

d. The Premier, Dalton McGuinty

15. Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?

a. A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament

b. A candidate they want to be the Premier

c. A candidate they want to be represent them in the Senate

d. A candidate they want to be the Head of State

16. When does an election have to be held according to the Constitution?

a. Within three years of the last election

b. Every four years following the most recent general election

c. Within five years of the last election

d. Whenever the Sovereign decides

17. How many electoral districts are there in Canada?

a. 803

b. 308

c. 300

d. 305

18. What is a voter information card?

a. The written proof that you have voted

b. A list of all the candidates running in a federal election

c. A form that tells you your name is on the voters' list and where you vote.

d. A form that tells you who to vote for

19. What should you do if you don't receive a voter's card?

a. Call the police

b. Contact Elections Canada or visit their website to ensure your name is on the voter's list

c. Call your Member of Parliament

d. Assume you cannot vote

20. What is meant by a "secret ballot"?

a. An unknown voting location

b. A private candidates' meeting

c. No one can accompany you to a polling station

d. No one can watch you vote and no one should look at how you voted

21. What is written on a federal election ballot?

a. The list of candidates for Prime Minister in alphabetical order from A to Z

b. The names of the candidates in your electoral district in alphabetical order from A to Z.

c. The election results

d. Your name and address

22. What do you mark on a federal election ballot?

a. Write an X in the circle beside the name of your chosen candidate.

b. Write your name beside your chosen candidate

c. Write the name of your chosen candidate

d. Draw a line under the name of your chosen candidate

23. How is a government formed after a federal election?

a. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of the party is

chosen by the Queen.

b. The Governor General chooses a party and a Prime Minister to run the government

c. Each province elects one representative, one of whom is chosen by the Queen to be Prime Minister.

d. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of the party

becomes the Prime Minister.

24. Which party becomes Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition?

a. The party with the second most elected representatives.

b. The party the Queen selects

c. The party with the fewest number of elected representatives

d. The party with the third most elected representatives

25. Name the federal political parties represented in the House of Commons and their leaders

a. Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper), New Democratic Party (Thomas Mulcair), Liberal Party of

Canada (Bob Rae-Interim), Bloc Québécois (Daniel Paillé), Green Party (Elizabeth May)

b. Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper), Liberal Party of Canada (Bob Rae), New Democratic Party

(Thomas Mulcair), Bloc Québécois (Gilles Duceppe)

c. Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper), Liberal Party of Canada (Michael Ignatieff), Green Party

(Elizabeth May), Bloc Québécois (Gilles Duceppe)

d. Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper), Liberal Party of Canada (Michael Ignatieff), New Democratic

Party (Thomas Mulcair), Green Party (Elizabeth May)

26. Which federal political party is in power?

a. Liberal Party of Canada

b. Green Party

c. Conservative Party of Canada

d. New Democratic Party

27. Who is Canada's Prime Minister?

a. Dalton McGuinty

b. Stephen Lewis

c. Michaëlle Jean

d. Stephen Harper

28. Which federal political party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition?

a. Liberal Party of Canada

b. New Democratic Party

c. Green Party

d. Conservative Party

29. What do you call a law before it is passed?

a. A bill

b. A legal document

c. A proposal

d. A debate

30. Name two responsibilities of the provincial government.

a. Communication and education

b. Health and recycling

c. Education and health

d. Education and defence

31. Which political party is in power in Ontario?

a. The Progressive Conservative Party

b. The New Democratic Party

c. The Liberal Party

d. The Green Party

32. Who is the Premier of Ontario?

a. Tim Hudak

b. David Miller

c. Andrea Horwath

d. Kathleen Wynne

33. Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario?

a. David Onley

b. James Bartleman

c. Michaëlle Jean

d. David Miller

34. Who is the mayor of Toronto?

a. Rob Ford

b. Dalton McGuinty

c. David Onley

d. David Miller

35. Which level of government is responsible for by-laws?

a. Federal

b. Municipal

c. State

d. Territorial

Facts About Canada, its History, Geography and Symbols

36. Who are the aboriginal peoples of Canada?

a. United Empire Loyalists

b. Métis

c. Immigrants from Australia

d. The first inhabitants of Canada

37. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

a. First Nations, Inuit, Métis

b. Acadians, Inuit, Métis

c. First Nations, French and Inuit

d. First Nations, Acadians and Inuit

38. From whom are the Métis descended?

a. French or English traders and First Nations women

b. French traders and First Nations women

c. English traders and First Nations women

d. Acadians and First Nations men

39. Who are the Acadians?

a. First Nations people of the Arctic

b. Descendants of French colonists who settled in what are now the Maritime provinces beginning in 1604

c. Descendants of United Empire Loyalists who settled in Nova Scotia in 1604

d. English members of la Francophonie

40. Who are the Québécois?

a. French-speaking Catholics

b. Descendants of French colonists

c. European settlers

d. People of Quebec

41. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

a. Sir John A. Macdonald

b. Sir Wilfred Laurier

c. Louis La Fontaine

d. George Washington

42. Which four provinces first formed Confederation?

a. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

b. Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

c. Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia

d. Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

43. When is Canada Day and what do we celebrate?

a. July 4th when we celebrate the anniversary of Confederation

b. June 24th when we celebrate multiculturalism

c. July 1st when celebrate the anniversary of Confederation

d. May 21st when we celebrate the Queen's birthday

44. What are the first two lines of the National Anthem, O Canada?

a. O Canada! Our home and native land!

With glowing hearts we see thee rise

b. O Canada! Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command

c. O Canada! Our home and native land!

God keep our land glorious and free

d. God keep our land glorious and free

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

45. What is the capital of Canada?

a. Toronto

b. Ottawa

c. Montreal

d. Vancouver

46. What is the population of Canada?

a. About 20 million

b. About 3 million

c. About 25 million

d. About 33 million

47. Name the provinces in the Atlantic Region

a. Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Cape Breton Island

b. Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

c. Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoulin Island

d. Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

48. Which three oceans line Canada's frontiers?

a. Atlantic, Pacific, Bering

b. Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic

c. Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctic

d. Atlantic, Hudson's Bay, Pacific

49. Name the Prairie Provinces.

a. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia

b. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta

c. Manitoba, Saskatoon and Alberta

d. Ontario Manitoba and Saskatchewan

50. When did Nunavut become a territory?

a. 1989

b. 1999

c. 2001

d. 2000

51. What is the capital of Ontario?

a. Toronto

b. Hamilton

c. London

d. Mississauga

52. Name the five Great lakes.

a. Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Simcoe

b. Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior

c. Erie, Hudson's Bay, Michigan, Ontario and Superior

d. Erie, Huron, Niagara, Ontario and Superior

53. What are Canada's two official languages?

a. French and English

b. English and Flemish

c. English and Chinese

d. French and Canadian

54. In the 1960s Quebec experienced rapid change. What is this period called?

a. The Riel Rebellion

b. The Quiet Revolution

c. The People's Revolution

d. The French Rebellion

55. What is the Underground Railroad?

a. The first railway to cross Canada

b. The CPR's secret railway line

c. The TTC subway system

d. A network used by slaves who escaped the United States into Canada

56. During the War of 1812 the Americans burned down the Parliament Buildings in York (now Toronto). What did the British and Canadians do in return?

a. They attacked American merchant ships

b. They expanded their defence system, including Fort York

c. They burned down the White House in Washington D.C.

d. They captured Niagara Falls

57. What was the Head Tax?

a. A discriminatory race-based entry fee to Canada

b. A tax based on the number of children per family

c. A fee charged for riding the railroad

d. A discriminatory kind of property tax

58. Who was Louis Riel?

a. A Métis leader and the Father of Manitoba

b. A Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen

c. A winner of the Victoria Cross

d. The Prime Minister of Canada during World War I

59. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?

a. Canadians wear it on the first day of spring

b. Wearing it commemorates Confederation

c. Wearing it commemorates the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers

d. Wearing it commemorates Canada Day

60. What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting and Charles Best?

a. The discovery has saved 16 million people worldwide

b. It meant more money for Canada's health care system

c. It meant more Canadians have become doctors

d. It increased the number of hospitals and clinics in Canada

61. Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?

a. It was the last battle of the First World War

b. It was an important victory in the Boer War

c. It has come to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation

d. Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps

Answers:

1 c, 2 a, 3 c, 4 c, 5 a, 6 b, 7 a, 8 b, 9 a, 10 c, 11 d, 12 d, 13 a, 14 a, 15 a, 16 b, 17 b, 18 c, 19 b, 20 d, 21 b, 22 a, 23

d, 24 a, 25 a, 26 c, 27 d, 28 b, 29 a, 30 c, 31 c, 32 d, 33 a, 34 a, 35 b, 36 d, 37 a, 38 a, 39 b, 40 d, 41 a, 42 a, 43 c,

44 b, 45 b, 46 d, 47 d, 48 b, 49 b, 50 b, 51 a, 52 b, 53 a, 54 b, 55 d, 56 c, 57 a, 58 a, 59 c, 60 a, 61 c

Federal Government

Q: What is Canada's form of government?

A: Canada is governed by the Federal Government

Q: Who is Canada's Head of State?

A: The representative of the Queen for all Canada is the Governor General, David Johnston

Q: Who is Canada's Head of Government?

A: Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Q: Which party is currently in power?

A: Conservative Party of Canada

Q: Who is the Leader of the Opposition?

A: Thomas Mulcair

Q: Which party is the Official Opposition?

A: New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada

Q: What are the other opposition parties and their leaders?

A: Liberal Party of Canada – Bob Rae (Interim Leader)

Bloc Québécois – Daniel Paille

Green Party of Canada – Elizabeth May

Q: Who is my representative (Member of Parliament) in Ottawa?

º Search here for your Federal Government Member of Parliament (MP).

Oakville

Terence Young (MP) – Conservative, Oakville Riding includes: South of Upper Middle Road to Lake Ontario and north of Upper Middle Road to Dundas between 8th Line and Winston Churchill.

Lisa Raitt (MP) – Conservative, Halton Riding. Riding includes:

Town of Milton.

Oakville: part of town northwest of a boundary that runs from northeast limit at Dundas St. E, southwest to Eighth Line, southeast to Upper Middle Rd. E., southwest to southwest limit.

Burlington: part northwest of boundary which runs from QEW southwest to Walkers Line, northwest to Upper Middle Rd., southwest to Guelph Line, northwest to Dundas St., southwest to city limit.

Burlington

Mike Wallace (MP) – Burlington

David Sweet (MP) – Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Westdale

Lisa Raitt (MP) – Halton

Milton

Michael Chong (MP) – Wellington–Halton Hills

Lisa Raitt (MP) – Halton

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Provincial Government

Q: Who is Head of State of the Province of Ontario?

A: CThe representative of the Queen for the province of Ontario is the Lieutenant-Governor, David C. Onley

Q: Who is Ontario's Head of Government?

A: Premier Kathleen Wynne

Q: Which provincial party is in power?

A: Ontario Liberal Party

Q: What are the provincial opposition parties and who are their leaders?

A: Ontario Progressive Conservative Party (PC) – Tim Hudak

Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) – Andrea Horwath

The PC Party is Ontario's Official Opposition party.

Q: Who is my Provincial Member of Parliament (MPP)?

Oakville

Kevin Flynn – South of Upper Middle Rd., east to Winston Churchill, west to Burloak.

Ted Chudleigh – Halton riding, north of Upper Middle to the 407, east to Ninth Line.

Burlington

Jane McKenna – (Burlington)

Ted McMeekin – (Ancaster – Dundas - Flamborough – Aldershot)

Ted Chudleigh – (Halton) Top

Municipal Government

Q: Who are the Mayors and Councillors in each of the Municipalities within Halton?

Oakville – Town of Oakville

See link for maps of ward boundaries and Members of Council.

Town office 905–845–6601 ext 3000

Mayor – Rob Burton

Ward 1 – Ralph Robinson; Alan Johnston

Ward 2 – Cathy Duddeck; Pam Damoff

Ward 3 – Dave Gittings; Keith Bird

Ward 4 – Roger Lapworth; Allan Elgar

Ward 5 – Marc Grant; Jeff Knoll

Ward 6 – Max Khan; Tom Adams

Burlington – City of Burlington

See link for maps of ward boundaries and Members of Council.

Mayor – Rick Goldring

Ward 1 – Rick Craven

Ward 2 – Marianne Meed Ward

Ward 3 – John Taylor

Ward 4 – Jack Dennison

Ward 5 – Paul Sharmon

Ward 6 – Blair Lancaster

Halton Hills – Town of Halton Hills

Mayor – Rick Bonnette

Ward 1 – Jon Hurst, Mike O'Leary

Ward 2 – Joan Robson, Bryan Lewis

Ward 3 – Moya Johnston, David Kentner

Ward 4 – Bob Inglis, Ann Lawlor

Milton – Town of Milton

Mayor – Gordon Krantz

Ward 1 – Sharon Barkley

Ward 2 – Greg Nelson

Ward 3 – Cindy Lunau

Ward 4 – Rick Malboeuf

Ward 5 – Arnold Huffman

Ward 6 – Mike Cluett

Ward 7 – Rick Di Lorenzo

Ward 8 – Zeeshan Hamid

Q: Who are the Councillors for Halton Region?

A: There are 20 members; the Chair is Gary Carr

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