Practice the “Trade and Economic Growth” Citizenship Test Topic
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The test is based on questions taken from Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
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You will be tested on Canada’s postwar economy, international trade, Alberta’s oil industry, health care, Employment Insurance, public pensions, and more.
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The test is a series of multiple choice questions.
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Reminder: To pass your real Canadian citizenship test, you will need to score at least 75% (15 of 20) in 45 minutes.
By which year could most Canadians afford food, shelter, and clothing?
1927.
1940.
1947.
1951.
By 1951, strong economic progress allowed most Canadians to afford basic necessities.
Which resource found in Alberta in 1947 started Canada’s modern energy industry?
Coal.
Gold.
Oil.
Natural gas.
The modern Canadian energy industry began with the historic discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947.
Who is responsible for public education in Canada?
The federal government.
Municipal city councils.
The provinces and territories.
International school boards.
Under the Canadian system, publicly funded education is managed directly by the provinces and territories.
When was Canada's Old Age Security program first devised?
1927.
1867.
1945.
1970.
Social assistance for seniors began early, with Old Age Security being devised in 1927.
When did Canada introduce unemployment insurance?
1927.
1940.
1951.
1965.
Unemployment insurance (now employment insurance) was introduced by the federal government in 1940.
Who was Canada's main economic partner by 1970?
Great Britain.
France.
The United States.
Germany.
Canada developed its closest economic and trading partnership with the United States.
Which federal law guarantees basic healthcare across Canada?
The Canada Health Act.
The Medical Insurance Act.
The Public Education Act.
The Old Age Security Act.
The Canada Health Act is the law that guarantees common standards for healthcare.
Which treaty helped expand global trade and became the WTO?
The British North America Act.
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
The Canada Health Act.
The Royal Proclamation.
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) opened up global trade after the Depression.
When did Canada and Quebec start their Pension Plans?
1940.
1947.
1951.
1965.
The retirement safety net was strengthened in 1965 with the creation of the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans.