Discover Canada
The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
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Chapters
Chapter 1 · pp. pp. 6–7Applying for CitizenshipWhen you apply for citizenship, officials will check your status, verify that you are not prohibited from applying, and ensure that you…21 paragraphsChapter 2 · pp. pp. 8–9Rights and Responsibilities of CitizenshipCanadian citizens have rights and responsibilities. These come to us from our history, are secured by Canadian law, and reflect our shared…27 paragraphsChapter 3 · pp. pp. 10–13Who We AreCanada is known around the world as a strong and free country. Canadians are proud of their unique identity. We have inherited the oldest…43 paragraphsChapter 4 · pp. pp. 14–23Canada’s HistoryAboriginal peoples123 paragraphsChapter 5 · pp. pp. 24–27Modern CanadaTrade and economic growth49 paragraphsChapter 6 · pp. pp. 28–29How Canadians Govern ThemselvesThere are three key facts about Canada’s system of government: our country is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a…45 paragraphsChapter 7 · pp. pp. 30–35Federal ElectionsCanadians vote in elections for the people they want to represent them in the House of Commons. In each election, voters may re-elect the…110 paragraphsChapter 8 · pp. pp. 36–37The Justice SystemThe Canadian justice system guarantees everyone due process under the law. Our judicial system is founded on the presumption of innocence…17 paragraphsChapter 9 · pp. pp. 38–41Canadian SymbolsCanada has many important symbols — objects, events, and people that have special meaning. Together they help explain what it means to be…75 paragraphsChapter 10 · pp. pp. 42–43Canada’s EconomyA trading nation22 paragraphsChapter 11 · pp. pp. 44–51Canada’s RegionsCanada is the second largest country on earth—10 million square kilometres. Three oceans line Canada’s frontiers: the Pacific Ocean in the…90 paragraphsChapter 12 · pp. pp. 52–53Study QuestionsOne of the basic requirements of citizenship is to demonstrate that you have adequate knowledge of Canada. The citizenship test is used to…38 paragraphsChapter 14 · pp. pp. 66–67Memorable QuotesThese quotes do not need to be learned for the citizenship test.26 paragraphs