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Where an applicant meets a minimum language requirement (assessed at the interview), meets the residency requirements, has no suspected prohibitions, and is between the ages of 18 and 54, they will be required to take a written examination. Applicants may be able to have an oral test instead if they have problems like difficulty in reading and writing in English or French. The examination consists of multiple-choice questions and true or false questions. It tests an applicant’s knowledge of Canada, including aspects of history, geography, economy, government, laws, symbols, citizens’ rights and responsibilities. There are 20 questions and an applicant needs to get 15 correct answers to pass the test. It is mandatory for citizenship applicants to correctly answer two questions related to s 15(a) of the Citizenship Regulations and one question related to s 15(b). Subsection 15(a) sets out the right to vote and run for elected office and s 15(b) deals with voting procedures. Applicants who fail their first citizenship test, but otherwise meet all other criteria, have the opportunity to rewrite the test about 4-8 weeks after the initial test before being referred to a citizenship officer. If the applicant passes the test, they will attend a citizenship ceremony on a later date. | Where an applicant meets a minimum language requirement (assessed at the interview), meets the residency requirements, has no suspected prohibitions, and is between the ages of 18 and 54, they will be required to take a written examination. Applicants may be able to have an oral test instead if they have problems like difficulty in reading and writing in English or French. The examination consists of multiple-choice questions and true or false questions. It tests an applicant’s knowledge of Canada, including aspects of history, geography, economy, government, laws, symbols, citizens’ rights and responsibilities. There are 20 questions and an applicant needs to get 15 correct answers to pass the test. It is mandatory for citizenship applicants to correctly answer two questions related to s 15(a) of the Citizenship Regulations and one question related to s 15(b). Subsection 15(a) sets out the right to vote and run for elected office and s 15(b) deals with voting procedures. Applicants who fail their first citizenship test, but otherwise meet all other criteria, have the opportunity to rewrite the test about 4-8 weeks after the initial test before being referred to a citizenship officer. If the applicant passes the test, they will attend a citizenship ceremony on a later date. | ||
Citizenship test questions are based on the information provided in a free booklet called ''Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship''. IRCC will send this booklet to applicants once their applications for citizenship are filed. [ | Citizenship test questions are based on the information provided in a free booklet called ''Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship''. IRCC will send this booklet to applicants once their applications for citizenship are filed. [https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/pub/discover.pdf A PDF version of the booklet] can also be downloaded from the IRCC website. | ||
The test takes place in a relatively informal environment where the applicants are required to write the exam on their laps. Most people find the 30 minutes provided to be sufficient to finish the exam. Individuals who lack adequate knowledge of English or French could experience difficulties with passing the test. | The test takes place in a relatively informal environment where the applicants are required to write the exam on their laps. Most people find the 30 minutes provided to be sufficient to finish the exam. Individuals who lack adequate knowledge of English or French could experience difficulties with passing the test. | ||
:'''NOTE:''' A local non-profit organization, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association ("BCCLA"), publishes ''The Citizenship Handbook: A Guide to Democratic Rights and Responsibilities'', a free guide intended to help introduce new Canadians to the country’s political process. The handbook is available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Punjabi. For more information, please visit the [https://bccla.org/resources-learning/?jsf=jet-engine:cases-policy&tax=resource-types:462 BCCLA website]. | :'''NOTE:''' A local non-profit organization, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association ("BCCLA"), publishes ''The Citizenship Handbook: A Guide to Democratic Rights and Responsibilities'', a free guide intended to help introduce new Canadians to the country’s political process. The handbook is available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Punjabi. For more information, please visit the [https://bccla.org/resources-learning/?jsf=jet-engine:cases-policy&tax=resource-types:462 BCCLA website]. | ||
=== 2. Citizenship Judge === | === 2. Citizenship Judge === | ||