What to Study for the Canadian Citizenship Test: 2026 Checklist

A complete checklist of what to study for the Canadian citizenship test, organized by topic so nothing slips through the cracks.

Knowing what to study for the Canadian citizenship test saves time and stress. Everything on the test comes from Discover Canada, so use this checklist to make sure you cover every key area.

1. Rights and responsibilities

Understand the rights of citizens and the responsibilities that come with citizenship. This is one of the most heavily tested topics.

2. Canadian history

Focus on key milestones: Indigenous peoples, early settlement, Confederation in 1867, the World Wars, and modern Canada.

3. How government works

Learn the three levels of government, the roles of the monarch, Governor General, Prime Minister, and Members of Parliament, and how laws are made.

4. Voting and elections

Know how federal elections work and the responsibilities of voters.

5. Geography

Study the provinces and territories, their capitals, and Canada’s major regions.

6. National symbols and identity

Be familiar with the flag, the anthem, important symbols, and notable Canadians.

7. Your province or territory

Some questions relate to where you live, including local representatives and your provincial capital.

Final step

Once you have covered every topic, take full-length practice tests. Review any topic where you score low and test again until you are consistently passing.

Study by topic: Use a citizenship test app to work through each area and take practice tests.

Sources: Government of Canada — Study for the citizenship test and Discover Canada study guide.