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Tee Canada flag [reply]
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This test should not exist, no point of having a test to become Canadian

nasani_louga@yahoo.fr Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Richard Denmark flag [reply]
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But what is the purpose of getting the citizenship? At least some prove to be integrated into the country is needed, right?
Aloulfumb Afghanistan flag [reply]
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I want to wish you good luck and all the best
Amy China flag [reply]
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Before 2010, the test was very easy. But now it's too hard. It's unfair! So I feel the test should be changed to easier.
rosemarie oria Philippines flag [reply]
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it's help me a lot
jose francisco Dominican Republic flag [reply]
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yes im agree about the Canadian citizenship test, cause at the same time help us to know about Canada.. about the culture,the pe0ple, religion,and the history...thanks!!!
Djazmust Algeria flag [reply]
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interesting. i like it
Volodymyr Ukraine flag [reply]
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The real test is how you as immigrant behave in Canada. You do not want to work hard - you live You do not want to to adapt Canadian culture - you live You do not recognize Canadian values - you live home you abuse the system -> back home I don't think other test is necessary

waseema Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Very Educational.... IT IS NOT A RIGHT, but a PRIVILEGE, which Canada decides to grant, if they will accept you.

waseema India flag [reply]
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As I have chosen to be Canadian
Kathleen United States of America flag [reply]
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As I have chosen to be married to a Canadian and am in the process of immigrating, I wish to learn all that can be retained at my age about Canada. I still care about the USA but am expanding my horizons to include my "adopted" country. I see nothing wrong at all with requiring those seeking citizenship in Canada to learn the history, heritage, constitution, language and to be tested prior to being granted citizenship.
elly Iran flag [reply]
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that"s very hard test you must be chque people before com to canada
AMRISH PATEL India flag [reply]
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Canadian Citizenship test should be Easier and pass mark should be 12 out of 20 and application process should also be faster atleast finalised within an year thanks

Barry Canada flag [reply]
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The test is too damn easy ad it is. You want to come to Canada then you should study more not less. If you want the privilege of citizenship here then earn it and don't be a freeloading abuser of our generosity and systems.
MARC Canada flag [reply]
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Yes I do I am a patrotic Canadian when new people who want to be a citizen of this great land of ours they should know something about canada
Fadhil Tanzania flag [reply]
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Citizenship does not require test

Barry Canada flag [reply]
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Maybe you should go back whete you came from!!!
Rudolph graham Jamaica flag [reply]
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To be a canaida to goog idea for the people ho live in canada
wara khairul Bangladesh flag [reply]
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It will give the immigrants a valuable idea about Canada.
Fiona Barbados flag [reply]
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The test should definitely be HARDER. It should be as hard as a GMAT, at least. Getting into an MBA program should be EASIER than becoming a Canadian. For a simple reason: getting a Master degree can mean something, or can mean nothing - it all depends on what you do with it. While being a Canadian gives you REAL, tangible benefits, provided by the whole Canadian society. It should be DESERVED; and eligibility should NEVER be just a formality.
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Anjum India flag [reply]
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As w r staying for longer time in canada, but still have to giv the test why... we know it but test to be given is something not ood idea. if test given there should not be pass or fail. Some time u try to do well bu r not fortunate to do that does not mean u cannot be oo citizen. Lastly I think people who r born in this country might also not know every thing about this country it epends all on he indiviual how he/she take th knowledge.
maher Egypt flag [reply]
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very complete and good introduction to Canada
Usman Waheed Abbasi Pakistan flag [reply]
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I totally agree.This test covers lots & Lots of things.It is a great information also
Usman Abbasi Pakistan flag [reply]
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I think its a very good idea to have test before they get canadian citizenship.If you want 2 be a citizen of Any other country,u should have that perticular knowledge about that country.
aster Eritrea flag [reply]
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its very good
Usman Abbasi Pakistan flag [reply]
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I totally agree and i really like this test it contains information in heaps.
mozghan Afghanistan flag [reply]
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its really hard
Mira Russian Federation flag [reply]
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Test is not THAT hard and this site is amazingly helpful! (Thanks to it I did pass the test) Yes, you do have to study, yes – you will never use the knowledge you got. Still, you are learning about the country you are planning to live for ythe rest of your live. Can it be better made? Sure, nothing is perfect. But even if you did not pass – what is the problem? You still have your residence card. You cannot vote? If it’s hard for you to read and understand a simple book, are you sure you can read and understand political programs of the people you are going to vote for?
S. Khan Pakistan flag [reply]
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it should be bit easier. THere should be some changes also: - The Sovereign for Muslims is Allah (The God), not the Queen/King. Couple of other things also are not inline with Muslims believes. Canada should adjust it.

me United Kingdom flag [reply]
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I do not think the test should be necessary if you have been in this country most of your life or if you belong to a commonwealth country and as far as changing things like like s.Khan as said no if it is a test for you to become a canadian citizen then queen /king is right canada is a commonwealth country and things in canada should not be changed to suit other peoples beleifs you left that behind to come to canada go by canadas laws and quit trying to change to suit

M United Kingdom flag [reply]
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Here in lies the problem!!! If you want to live in Canada then be part of it and Canadian beliefs. If not the plane goes both ways!!!!!

NotoThat United States of America flag [reply]
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I became a Canadian citizen and I am PROUD to be represented by the Queen. If you do not feel the same do not become a citizen here. Simple as that. If you want to be a Canadian the sovereign for you WILL be the Queen. Otherwise, I don't think Canada welcomes you and obviously you do not welcome the laws and rules of Canada. Not a good candidate for being a good citizen here. Canada does NOT have to "adjust" to you, you have to adjust to Canada if you want to be a citizen. This is not a religious based rule of law country.

RS Iraq flag [reply]
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I think there is a misunderstanding about the meaning of word ,Sovereign, by Khan,please do not mix with matters , translation from language to another makes this terrible mistakes, I am muslim and I understand what is god mean so plz be sure next time when u write something, yes the Sovereign is her majesty ,the Qeen, this is right ,

MQQ Belarus flag [reply]
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The Sovereign for Muslims, Buddists, Christians, and Martians, AS LONG AS THEY ARE CANADIAN CITIZENS, is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. If you are not happy with that, go back to Pakistan (Canada will probably lose a taxi driver, but there are hundreds of others waiting at the door).

Liz American Samoa flag [reply]
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Wow! You people are such small hearted, we should be proud that people are immigrating to our counrty and ...be afraid of god, he can take away whenever , what he has granted to you but people like you take it for granted, sad...

R. Scott Canada flag [reply]
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We'll get to it first thing in the morning. Anything else?

ThatBrownGuy Sri Lanka flag [reply]
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daayum i'm takin this test tomorrow n already nervous!
Viviana Argentina flag [reply]
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I Agree, but I think it will be better if there were more question about local and actual topics.
khaled Egypt flag [reply]
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no need
Sergey Burakov Afghanistan flag [reply]
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You should give more practical question instead names and dates, which most of Canadiens don't know
Gord Selinger Canada flag [reply]
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AS a university grade who has studied Canadian history extensively, I found the sample questions for this test very difficult. I am sure that more than 80 % of true Canadians would not be able to pass the test. I feel it is unfair to expect immigrants to know such illusive and non-essential facts when almost all of their daily lives would never involve that knowledge at all. We need to test them on real life situations to make sure that they can live successfully here. It is illogical to expect them to become university graduates when they are trying to become common citizens of our common country.
rupika Sri Lanka flag [reply]
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verry god idia every one asto know about canada
HIMMAT India flag [reply]
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good for canada
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JATU AUNGTU Myanmar flag [reply]
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I'm so proud to become a Canadian ......GOD BLess CANADA .......
smurfe United Arab Emirates flag [reply]
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it should exist , but only the importand things, not like (Who were the commanders of the British and French armies at the battle of the Plains of Abraham) i mean who gives a sh*t who was that commander! & i bit 90% of canadians dont know the answer too .. the questions should be something really importand like major canadian city names , independance day date, questions about canadian law, main natural resources, etc..
kenan Turkey flag [reply]
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itz nice but hard :)
kj Pakistan flag [reply]
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no test pls
Liz United Kingdom flag [reply]
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of course the test should exist, you should have an idea of what your adopted country is about it has nothing to do with being smart it's about general everyday knowledge.
Travis United States of America flag [reply]
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It's perfect!
Yagoub Mohammed Sudan flag [reply]
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it is good idea,it shows how much the new immigrants knew about their new country & how much they are ready to integrate in their bigger Canadian community
sara India flag [reply]
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Politics sucks , and is not useful for a common man , so no point questioning about politics and history
jodha Canada flag [reply]
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nice and clean
dayo Nigeria flag [reply]
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the test idea is good but they should be easier, most of us are immigrants and to know answers to those questions would take years
mclovin Canada flag [reply]
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never took it but its a good idea
zia Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Citizenship test should not be exist. The knowledge and smartness doesn't answer for honesty. The Canadian citizenship conditions should be based on attitude and honesty of the people who had lived in this country minimum 5 years, without any crime, law breaking act ,and proof of honesty(as example signature of 20 Canadian citizens ,employer,coworker,friends in workplace etc..)
MIra France flag [reply]
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I do not see any practical meaning of that test.
gail farquhar Canada flag [reply]
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this test is way to hard. Even born canadians could not pass this test. Why not ask "why do you want to be a Canadian? Who cares about the the Plains of Abraham. I took that in school in Canada and have never had to use it since.
Janet Musabyimana Rwanda flag [reply]
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It is good to know some basic information about Canada before being involved in the country's public responsibilities and wrights; but is hard for adults's memories to remember every thing.
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fauzia Pakistan flag [reply]
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please make the test easy &knowlegable for every one
Nirusha Sri Lanka flag [reply]
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very good
zahid Pakistan flag [reply]
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mostly question asked in citizenship test are very difficult these are should be part of histry subject . zahid
Joja Spain flag [reply]
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I beleive that each individual should'nt feel presure to have to pass a test in order to be a Canandian Citizen as peaple who aplys to become a Canadien Citizenship wants and respects the laws of Canada.
RL Italy flag [reply]
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I can't believe that after living in Canada for over 30 years we are now required to take a "test" - if you have been here for 30 years; have worked; paid taxes, have not been in jail, etc. why on earth would you have to take a "test" - have we not "passed the test"; I bet people who were born in Canada don't know most of the information in the Discover Canada guide; and to top it all off, you have to also pay $200 to apply to become a citizen (once again after I have been here fore 30 years);

J. Aruba flag [reply]
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The test is not meant to screen off people who don't know some obscure data in the book. It is meant to send a message to conservative electorate. It's simple politics, basic populism. Large groups of people LIKE the idea of foreigners needing to pass the test. So, fine, let's have it. Your outrage is not strong enough, and is outweighed by benefits you'll receive (otherwise, why didn't you apply in all these 30 years?). Rednecks are happy, you're happy (eventually), there's more $$$ in govt's pocket... I say, it's a darn good idea!!! It's easy and it works.

Yes United States of America flag [reply]
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I agree, if you have been landed for say more than ten years, then why on earth would you need this test to become a citizen. They should streamline the process for long time PR's. If you have been here that long, and always been a good resident of Canada there is no reason to need a "test" of knowledge that not even most Canadian born citizens know. AND it would speed things up for those who are totally new to Canada as well and take some of the work load off CIC.

gail Canada flag [reply]
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And if you fail you have to wait and pay again to take the test. What a cash grab.

Joe Canada flag [reply]
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I don't think you have to pay if you fail. And you can't take the test twice. if you fail you have to pass an interview. I am not sure if they charge for that, but it is highly unlikely. What is more similar to a "Cash Grab", is what is done every day by immigrants who come to Canada to take advantage of a generous social system, get subsidized housing, subsidized everything, and then have the balls to COMPLAIN that there is a citizenship test and they actually have to DO something in return. Give me a break. There should be a test like that every fuckin' day.
sandy Taiwan flag [reply]
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no
Rita India flag [reply]
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I think they should ask present revelant quest
Jas India flag [reply]
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We should have basic knowledge about the country but i do not see the need to learn about the war and some details which we are expected to learn.
vlad Russian Federation flag [reply]
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I think the test is a very important step to learn about canada, and it' s shame if new canadians don't speak or understand english. This test definetely helps to understand a polictical structure of canada, some of history, geo, culture, social life. VERY important to learn about rights, responsibilities how to be a good citizen. I personally was proud OF myself and I enjoyed to study.Good luck to everyone!
sdecrf Taiwan flag [reply]
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this is a good test
Alicante Afghanistan flag [reply]
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love it.
izha Philippines flag [reply]
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We read and study about Canada, I think it is not fair for us immigrants that we do the hardest test while the born Cnaadians dont know much about their own country.
Ivana Hong Kong flag [reply]
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i dont think the canadian citizenship test should exist. 1. some people come from different countries, and they don't even know any english, so its not fair to them. how could they study for the test? 2. immigrants come to canada because they think canada is democritic, has lots of advantages/conditions. i know this test can enhace the immigrants's understanding of canada, but i dont think, they really have to do a test, maybe some other things. e.g. their ideas/ thoughts/ comments on the booklet(discover canada),etc

P.D. Canada flag [reply]
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Ivana, this is absurd: people can come to Canada from the Moon, we don't have to be FAIR to anyone, they MUST speak our language and learn our ways. And if WE decide (our government decides = we decide) that they need to know the HISTORY of Canada, then TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT, but that's the condition. Canada doesn't exist for everybody to use it as a safe escape place. IT IS NOT A RIGHT, but a PRIVILEGE, which Canada decides to grant, or NOT.
Abeba Meshesha Canada flag [reply]
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I want to check my citizineship test schedule
gerardo alfonso Ecuador flag [reply]
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exelente
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baneen Afghanistan flag [reply]
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mora question
mili Canada flag [reply]
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im trying to study the question to became an Canadian citizen ,but to be honest i found them very hard ,how can i remeber 5oo question?
yuri Afghanistan flag [reply]
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If original Canadian were tested on this,even most of Canadians would've been failed it.
Curious Falkland Islands flag [reply]
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One simple question: When the Europeans landed in Canada, did they learned local language ? Answer: NO. They forced their languages on the locals. So why new immigrants are being asked to take tests.
Ghchioua Morocco flag [reply]
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Please I need this in Frensh
Quiann James United States of America flag [reply]
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Very Educational....
melisa Mexico flag [reply]
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I think we should have an exam after a year of becoming citizens... to see if we are really learning about this great country... there is no point to learn about something if you do not if they will accept you.
Evelina Canada flag [reply]
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Today I passed my exam. I think the only way to prepare for the test is to spend at least two-three weeks reading the booklet and taking sample tests. Simulated and other kinds of tests on this web-site have helped me a lot to be ready for my Citizenship test. Thank you, testcanada.com !

joy Kenya flag [reply]
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I did the test last dec. and passed however i couldn't make it for the swearing in, b'coz of sickness. The is easy if you read the book say three times, but plse read and do the quiz test at the same time, it helps. I am lucky because in my country we learn English from nursery. When is the next exam in AB.
Dominque Canada flag [reply]
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I'm Canadian and I was not even able to answer some the questions

Jose ramirez Spain flag [reply]
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The test is really hard! OMG reallly hard, I studied like crazzzy...I didn't pass....wanted to cry.

Laura Spain flag [reply]
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Are you kidding?
suja Canada flag [reply]
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This is a good idea to know about canana.The people will get knoledge too.
ace mega codec Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Why is snow white and ice clear? Aren't they just different forms of water?
aman jaafary Afghanistan flag [reply]
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i want to laren citiyzan test
Karina Cuba flag [reply]
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one should get the citizenship right away, not a whole year after it.
Oliver Perez Colombia flag [reply]
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its very dificult even if you study a lot and its very tricky with the answer totally confuise , no easy at all
Karina Cuba flag [reply]
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the process after the test should take less time...

YES! United States of America flag [reply]
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I took the test on Oct. 10th, it is now December 10th and I still have not even been notified if I passed this test! Don't they know people have to rearrange plans to be at the ceremony? Don't they understand you have studied so hard and here it's the last step, you are waiting on pins and needles! Two months to find out if I even passed?? I was told it would only be a few weeks before I was notified but, it's been two months!
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Otilia Romania flag [reply]
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I agree with this idea
hera Canada flag [reply]
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no work
John Montour Canada flag [reply]
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these are not questions which have any relevance to today. Questions should be about our society, its' ways and reasons, and freedoms and responsibilities. Cover ways to integrate into our society rather than ways of bringing dirty baggage with you.
aa China flag [reply]
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too hard
David Holt Canada flag [reply]
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I took only the 5 question sample test, but enjoyed it. I need to get to get a copy of the booklet given to immigrants.
abdul Somalia flag [reply]
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very difficult new citizenship test
Angelica Canada flag [reply]
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i think its stupid. canada is a free counrty known as the best in the world. why make people take a stupid test if theyh want to just live free?

gail Canada flag [reply]
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I agree. Why not ask "Who do you want to be a Canadian". I was born here and could not answer most of the questions. How can we get this exam changed?

mw Mexico flag [reply]
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Bingo!! you are sooo right!!!
order viagra Afghanistan flag [reply]
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I am from Luxembourg. And you know in our small country such topics are regarded from a different point of view :)
neil United Kingdom flag [reply]
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i would like to remove the test and put in a request that anyone wishing to live here must speak the language
Michael R. Welch Canada flag [reply]
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I have seen people who come to this Country and do nothing but brag about how much better their country is. I have also seen those that are proud to be here and take becoming a citizen very seriously. I very much think that if they want to be here, then learn what it is to be Canadian.
Robert Cole United Kingdom flag [reply]
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I believe ut should have a level of difficulty and people should read and learn all about Canada if they are to become citizens.
zahid Pakistan flag [reply]
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most canadian born dnt eavn have clue about canadas histery and govrmenmet.
Oscar Rodriguez Guatemala flag [reply]
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The citizenship is a test that provides the challege for any person who wants to become canadaian citizen and be aware of the country which open the door for a great opportunity.
Iman Alameddine Lebanon flag [reply]
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It's very important to get to know better our new lovely, unique ,fair ,and safe country Canada
behnaz Iran flag [reply]
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citizenship test is very good.
Canadian citizenship test
Bogdan Romania flag [reply]
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The new citizenship test has a lot of issues. Canadian natives DO NOT know the answer for most of the questions and this is a shame because the government forces us to sustain such a test to qualify. On top of the useless questions like who is gay activist and who is not, people who don't even know English can take the test based on luck. I have nothing against immigrants, but the test should evaluate the language, the geography, the elections policy and some things about native people. I don't have to know who invented the time frames, the BlackBerry or who was the CPrail director. It's not relevant to the day-to-day living!!! The test should be reviewed and modified. The old one was acceptable, but again, it doesn't test your ability to speak and understand. Also, everywhere they are talking about values. Then, how comes, they sent me the old book instead of the new one and I had to find out less than a week prior to the test? Most of the Canadians don't have values and don't care about them. It is not about being Canadian with the test... The new test is such a shame! I fully deserve the citizenship, but I might fail it because of some stupid questions. If I would be gay, I would probably be proud that Canada is allowing me to be like that. Well...I think Canada has no real values - it just gives freedom and that's about it. They are proud about nothing. Really! NOTHING!
Harinder India flag [reply]
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I think it is hard and iI just want to go to the USA because our relitive died and it is in our religion that we neefd to vist everyone that are our relitaves
kiros Eritrea flag [reply]
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I wish they understand our barrir
Brad Soltani Iran flag [reply]
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It should be easier and more province oriented.
s Afghanistan flag [reply]
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it should be about other things.
nazik doha Netherlands flag [reply]
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I think the test is very good and give a chance to the people to knowledge them self with all information about the land how will give them the citizenship. I am really enjoy when i know all this information a bout my new new home .
daljitsandhu Canada flag [reply]
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i like it canada
mrtesla Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Delete this topic plz
vitra Afghanistan flag [reply]
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I will add your site to favorites. Great work!
fagalang Canada flag [reply]
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iwant tak citizenship test with juda
Theresa Ireland flag [reply]
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Some of the questions are silly. Even Canadian's don't know the answer's
vanlal dika Myanmar flag [reply]
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yes, it's a good idea, i totally agree.
pedro Trinidad and Tobago flag [reply]
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i will like to do the test to no about canada
javier El Salvador flag [reply]
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its very good because evryone can practce before go to test
thamina Canada flag [reply]
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acceptable
Canadian citizenship test
Nishan India flag [reply]
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Because most of the new educated immigrants know more about Canada than the born or I would say Canadian high school or even college and university grads know.Ask any white Canadian about the Canadian history they don;t know anything...
kalail India flag [reply]
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citizen must have basic knowledge about country and government. it is good
halcyon Canada flag [reply]
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ITS TOO SHORT IT NEEDS MORE THINGS!!;)
ashmat Afghanistan flag [reply]
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The new book very dificult, it should be easier
Klaus Schoenwandt Germany flag [reply]
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I think it could be harder, not sure if it should be.
Deborah Trinidad and Tobago flag [reply]
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I agree with the test, however, on questioning several born Canadians they could not answer more than half of the questions. This leads me to believe that the test is much to detailed, Granted we should know the history of our new country. I agree there should be mandatory questions about the Government, economy and resources etc. As for the history and years and Names, I feel is it a bit much and very stressful for immigrants.
Julie-Anne New Zealand flag [reply]
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Hard but informative and useful

Jack Nigeria flag [reply]
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The new test on purpose biased in favor of immigrants from Europe. I had worst experience. I received "A look at Canada" and tested from new book. Learned about existence of any new book and test based on it while at the test center. Even the test appointment notice did not mention anything about book having been changed. This behavior is sheer injustice and is definitely not a Canadian value. Of course I will fail it, now what are my options. Face the Judge or withdraw the applications. Torries are really limiting immigrants from selected countries.
reshma India flag [reply]
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it could be about other things as well
Sivadargine Sri Lanka flag [reply]
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The citizanship test are Very Diffical
Gordon Canada flag [reply]
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Most Canadians would not pass the test. A basic general knowledge, or current affairs test would be sufficient. There is no reason for anyone to have to know the details questioned in that practice exam.
ding li China flag [reply]
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There should be more things concerning nomal living
Tyt Angola flag [reply]
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Everybody have to be a citizen if you are living in country for 3 years.And you have to know English or French.
Yehuda Miller Israel flag [reply]
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I feel the tests should be about what an immagrant will have difficulty with facing situations while in Canada, it should contain logical testing for common sense, not history lessens.

Henry South Africa flag [reply]
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Fedup with Liberals, I was a conservative voter. But the kind ambiguous citizenship test they gave to my wife,I will be voting NDP from now onwards.
SoonToBeCanadian Ukraine flag [reply]
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The test is too hard. The new test since March 15, 2010 is even harder. Most of my Canadian friends don't even know the questions and they are smart people who finished colleges and universities. The test is too hard. I cannot imagine Canadians writing a test in another language and being in a foreign country for 3 years especially older people. The test is hard on purpose for people to do bad and then pay money to do it again. Dear people, please pray for me to pass the test tomorrow. Love you all <3

Rav Bermuda flag [reply]
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Test is not that hard, stop wining
Andy Syria flag [reply]
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It good to have test like that to become a Canadian citizen
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carmen luisa Cuba flag [reply]
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I think is not necesary because I think the most important is how is the conduct of the individuos
sepideh Iran flag [reply]
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too much dates and names
huria Argentina flag [reply]
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it shuld be easy
John Canada flag [reply]
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Difficult
rana alhasany Iraq flag [reply]
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the canadian citizenship test is to hard and there is no time to study
xiaoying7979@hotmail.com China flag [reply]
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let me kown more canada histoary.
Marco polenton Italy flag [reply]
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Even born Canedians don't know to answer most of these questions about canadian history, so I think the test should be easier.
mark Syria flag [reply]
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the test should not exist
hina Canada flag [reply]
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the test should be easier,so everyone can pass the test.

gail Canada flag [reply]
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Everyone should protest to get the test changed to something easier and more relevant in todays socity in Canada.
Nelson Jerome Haiti flag [reply]
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Je suis completement d'accord avec l'idee mais ca devrait etre un test d'evaluation mais pas un test d'admission,parceque il a l'analphabetiste qu'on peut pas ignorer.Donc on pourait dire que c'est tout à fait normal pour devenir citoyen Canadien il vous faut au moins un minimum de connaissance du pays,que sur le plan historique,politique et geographique.
Mr.Mehmood Shahid Pakistan flag [reply]
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I am waiting for the Landing Documents and study the basic about canada. I have also study the meterial of International Organization for Migration Material. I think it is best but the people who are living in the province must know or score 80% and remaning 20% about canada.Or According to Region,Province and Teritory Base % and exam. Thanks. With Best Regard. Mr.Mehmood Shahid
Sandra Serbia and Montenegro flag [reply]
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I was learned a lot... May be or should be easier...
kk Hong Kong flag [reply]
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too difficult
Rabih Lebanon flag [reply]
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When I want to be canadian, I must know canada history
farial maghairbi Libya flag [reply]
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I dont think it make any differnce as long as people who have landed immigrant can live and work in canada as a canadian citizen.
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P.Edwards Canada flag [reply]
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It was harder then I thought. I had to write it twice to get it correct. Perhaps it should contain some questions regarding canadian customs and beliefs of equality along with canadian folk lore.
martha Colombia flag [reply]
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el test es muy importante pero es un poco pesado
jairo Colombia flag [reply]
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The new test is so hard sould be easier
Hamid Karzai Afghanistan flag [reply]
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It's good to have canadian test be conducted on every individual who are due to become citizen. However, the test should be easier.
Lynn Natuk United Kingdom flag [reply]
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There should be more than just 20 questions when it's all multiple choice.
ran China flag [reply]
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they are a good practicing exercises
Natalia Moldova flag [reply]
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I agree with the existence of the test: at least some basic knowledge should be held. However, many Canada-born Canadians do not possess at least 10% of this knowledge.
yeshi Ethiopia flag [reply]
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we already choose canada and came to here that is why we asking for citzinit should be easier the test on the other hand we should know about Cananda and we will one anther time. thank you for asking for our complian.
sutha Sri Lanka flag [reply]
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i want it to be hard beause i have a test about Canada
Sarah United Kingdom flag [reply]
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Not too bad.
asha Fiji flag [reply]
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this is very good for preparing citizen test and good for us to laern more about canada too
Marie Celia Faisal Saint Lucia flag [reply]
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"My comment about the citizenship test" It schould be made easier specially for person or persons of a lesser educational background.

John Barbados flag [reply]
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Easier or not, test should be in a clear cut language. The new test is worded to be confusing on purposes, perhaps, to achieve specific malicious purposes.
sayid Afghanistan flag [reply]
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its ver hard english is our second language hard wording
Diane Smith Canada flag [reply]
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I very much like this process. I love history, so this is really interesting to me. I guess it's about time I do this. I have lived in Canada for 40 years.
dent dut atak Canada flag [reply]
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trading to read bout the test
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esayas Ethiopia flag [reply]
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totally a good quation too know every thing about canada historycal.
amal Egypt flag [reply]
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it should be easier because the laung. is difficult for some people from other country
my name United States of America flag [reply]
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I hardly know this much about my home country and managed to survive.
muhammad butt Pakistan flag [reply]
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its intresting and imperative for anybody to know how about their country
Myla Pas Philippines flag [reply]
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It is an excellent idea to assess the immigrants knowledge about Canada as a whole e.g. government, laws, rules, policies, education, etc.
vikram India flag [reply]
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This is very good for preparetion for citizen test as well as our knowledge too
asma Pakistan flag [reply]
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i m very norwes

Paul Afghanistan flag [reply]
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They should have DVDs or something... whoever has the time go and make them!
kelly China flag [reply]
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should be easier
Ching Poeung Cambodia flag [reply]
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Studying for the test.

Khem Cambodia flag [reply]
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Hi are you going to have a test too? How you know about discovery canada?
ozgur Turkey flag [reply]
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its too hard to answer
priyanka rita Canada flag [reply]
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its good and impt to know about the place where you live but it would be very good if it make simpler and that there would be something questions setting on the (the new Discovery book ) like the what we used to have it in the old book so that poeple could rely on it , so, these are just my assumption . but any how it makes me very nervous, tension for like a year , very very stressfull and so on.
Nala Sri Lanka flag [reply]
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Yes its a good idea.Every Canadian Citizen should know Canada's history

Laura Spain flag [reply]
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the funny part is that canadians don't know all that is in that book...
Zahid Canada flag [reply]
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Good help to prepare for the test. Thanks for your help.

Scott Saint Lucia flag [reply]
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None of the online practice tests, including this one, has anything similar to the actual new test. Good luck.
HIRWA JEANINE Rwanda flag [reply]
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i WOULD LIKE TO FIND THIS GUIDE IN OUR LANGUAGE IF POSSIBLEFOR THOSE WHO DON,T SPEAK FRENC OR ENGLISH PLEASE.
w.sarathchandra Sri Lanka flag [reply]
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I think this test is very important
Canadian citizenship test
sulaiman Afghanistan flag [reply]
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itz is usefull
patricia Jamaica flag [reply]
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you or living in canada and be a landed immigrant so they should just give it to you.
Toshi Mori Japan flag [reply]
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The test should be more about english proficiency than abstract historical trivia that even the average Canadian would fail.
khawn Canada flag [reply]
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Should be more extensive
Md.Shohidul Islam Bangladesh flag [reply]
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The new citizen ship test book is not methodically arranged/hard to make sense that make troublesome to understand in comparison to look at canada.I mean in new system of discover canada people worsely will suffer to pass.
Bazlush Bangladesh flag [reply]
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It is some times difficult for the women who came to Canada as a dependent. Taking an informal interview, the citizenship judge should accept them as citizen of Canada.
Marcos Cuba flag [reply]
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I think its too much uncessary or useless information that we will never need to use again and some Canadian born people know less about their own country. If they have the test most people will fail because they probably forgot.
Celia Saint Lucia flag [reply]
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It is said in the citizenship test the questions is similer to the exam Is it for certain Because if the question is in a diffrent format it may have candidates confused in answering the questions indirectly specifically for persons who do not have a good educational background
steffani Canada flag [reply]
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im about to do the test and its kind of hard cuz i have a hard time remembering things
Karim Odabakshi Congo, Democratic flag [reply]
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It gives practise and even to more about canadaian history,Geography,sports and love of this country CANADA
soheyla Iran flag [reply]
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english as asecond language for us and its hard to memorise something like name which is not familier for us and have alzimer one of the problem if u were instead of me what do u do? thanks
xyz Nigeria flag [reply]
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I dont see any reason why a selected age group(s) are asked to write the test. I think once is established that you live in canada and the concern is interested to be citizen they should be granted without writing test. people hardly find time to read and the question is what happen to people who dont like to write the test? I dont think the test is a good idea.

Natalia Moldova flag [reply]
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Well, there are enough people in Canada who cannot and do not want to even learn the official language. If after three years of living in Canada (this is the minimum requirement in order to apply for citizenship) you cannot understand the questions then I believe this is very sad. Respect the country you are living in and make an effort to learn one of the official languages and some historical/cultural/legal background. The test won't seem so hard after that.

jake Czech Republic flag [reply]
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Yes, my girfriend just wrote the test. It's like very convoluted difficult to understand questions, mixed with very detiled informetion required to answer.. Only 30 minutes to answer, mandatory 10 quwsrions 100% t answer, only 5 can be wrong from the next 1o. I guess somemone at C?IC is working hard to get as many people as possible to fail. It's alot to do with IQ test is so complexed qestioned. I guess it's better to have a landed immigrants and u can tell them to shut up anytime then deal with new citizens
ashok patel India flag [reply]
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as all the applicant are not same group of age the difficulty level should be according age group harder for young people and easier for older people groups may be devided say 18-30, 30-45,46-55
gugs Zimbabwe flag [reply]
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it should show that a person as the urge to belong to canada
Irene Ghana flag [reply]
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It gives you a general knowlege of Canada
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Kris Philippines flag [reply]
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to be Canadian's you should know and familiar to your new government and know the history of your new country.It is a privileged and proud to be Canadian.

Hamid Karzai Afghanistan flag [reply]
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good to have the exams.
Uchuny Sudan flag [reply]
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The Discover Canada book is very unteresting but it will be hard for many immigrants to pass the test. I believe is the one way to reduce the number of immgrants to have their rights as others, real Canadians born.Finally, make the test available on website and we will do our best to pass the test. The Discover Canada book has to be given to new immigrants on their first year of landing. I live in Canada and do know more about the things I read in Discover Canada. I appreciate people who put this book together. But you designed it harder. Thanks you
Shirley Mauritius flag [reply]
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It should not exist. It should be a history class only, that we have to attend to know the history of Canada that all.
zs Pakistan flag [reply]
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stedy the book is to much hard

jake Czech Republic flag [reply]
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Yes it's difficult. I can't comment to CIC they do not allowe any comments.. ifu read it .. It's not fair to make this test as difficult as it is.. not all immigrabts went to school for 15 years.. if you really need them to know all this do not make the questions on the test so convoluted and difficult to understand..simple\y composed questions should be enough , don't u think. This is not an IQ test.. oe is it? I'm sure that most university students would fail this test ..IS IT WHAT YOU WANT CIC people?
Greg Brown Jamaica flag [reply]
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I LOVE the new study guide it has a lot interesting history. In JAM. We have this famous quote You must know where you are coming from in order to now where you are going, I guess we can apply this to our lifes when we immigrate to a new country, its good to know where that country is coming from and where they are going.Are we immigrating to a new country to better ourselves and intern help that country to be better or Not.

ahmed Afghanistan flag [reply]
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Hey Greg, How typical.. you are obviously english speaker and well educated.. put yourself in some non english cultured reson.. asian/african e.g.. and then imagine that you have a learning disability.. yes they exist.. then try to answer 20 questions in 30 minutes.. this is not a competition people.. CIC should giveimmigrants more time to answer and easier questions.. we are not up for history phd here.. Seems like almost everybody at this forumis suycking up to CIC.. yes exam is ok to do however it has to be fair to eveybody taking in account their education level/ age anddisabilities.. yes mental/learning are the disabilities too.. I guess no citizenship for such people.. I love Canada.. and that's fair right?
Samir Iraq flag [reply]
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this kind of Q spose to be easy for any one ,but now bady have a time to read and learn moor detal becouse evry one is busy with live..........
Chantharas Thailand flag [reply]
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I have no idea
Hicham Morocco flag [reply]
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We should not be asked about things that Canadians themselves do not know.

Sarah United Kingdom flag [reply]
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True! But I wish you the best with it.

B Egypt flag [reply]
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PERFECT
Komal India flag [reply]
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There should be an interview not a test.
zahra Italy flag [reply]
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make easy your test

Helen Philippines flag [reply]
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The test will be very easy if your read ,understand and study well.

gail Canada flag [reply]
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I couldn't pass the test and I was born in Canada.
RAINYRANGER India flag [reply]
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HISTORY ANY BODY CAN READ IF INTRESTED FROM THE LIBRARY
Karen B. Lenard Philippines flag [reply]
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I married a a Canadian. What happens if I fail the test?

Kris Australia flag [reply]
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No one fail the test, just read and read. I know Filipino are very intelligent.You will pass.good luck!
muhib Afghanistan flag [reply]
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its good but very difficult even the pure canadian dont know about this test and about canada history wy should we...

Shat Belgium flag [reply]
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You should be proud of yourself, bec you are not pure a Canadian, but you know more than them.
C.Valentine Canada flag [reply]
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The Canadian citizenship test appears fair in that it encourages immigrants to have a working knowledge of Canada, their country of choice in which to settle. The value for immigrants and canadians alike is their capacity for greater insight into the values and beielfs of Canadian society, which is fundimental in binding our nation together.
Trev Canada flag [reply]
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eh i dint even pass haha
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Rick United Kingdom flag [reply]
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it should be about the useful things, like, how you get a job, how you can find daycare for your kid, how you build credit history, how you apply for a phone line, what you can do if you need a credit card and nobody wants to give you one because you're new, how to understand mortgages, how to pay taxes, how to drive (why not include it, you can't live in Canada and not drive, right?) - at least it's more important than knowing about who got the Victoria Cross and why.

Pat Canada flag [reply]
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couldn't agree more. I'd add things like respect for minorities and animals; many immigrants come from countries where there is a lot of cruelty and they should be properly informed about our lifestyle.

Said Iran flag [reply]
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I sense a degree of racism in your comment by you putting minorities and animals together.Let's not forget how aboriginals were treated by "white Canadians".
Diedaffedge Afghanistan flag [reply]
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No bad. no bad ))
Simon United States of America flag [reply]
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Great idea, I think the test in the US should be as hard as this one in Canada, because in the States NOBODY fails, it's totally USELESS. A mere formality! WHile I think it is very important for the country to make sure the immigrants know the culture, history, geography etc.
enculsils Afghanistan flag [reply]
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jabar Afghanistan flag [reply]
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my friend its not as much easy as u think when go for the test u will fail and u will cry ok ... and then u will know that i was right

Sarah United Kingdom flag [reply]
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There's a lot to study. Just study hard and hope for the best. I hope you will pass.
Mel Venezuela flag [reply]
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Most things asked in the test are not even usually know by ordinary Canadian citizens born and grown in Canada! I have talked to many who, if they had to take the test, would fail.It should include more about being a Canadian today, without leaving out some history, but with more enphasis on our today's society and place in the world.

gail Canada flag [reply]
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I totally agree. I was born in Canada, have read the questions. I could not pass this test even if I studied for it. Most questions not relevant in 2011.

Jeanne Rwanda flag [reply]
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I agree 100% to know about the country you want to become a citizen, the only problem I notice, is that the mark is to high , having 18/20 to pass!!!!!!!!!!!!

nasani_louga@yahoo.fr Afghanistan flag [reply]
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how are you please get back to me soo

nasani_louga@yahoo.fr Afghanistan flag [reply]
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how are you please get back to me soo
Raphael Argentina flag [reply]
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All Canadians should know these things, and most dont.
Janice S. Algeria flag [reply]
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it's too hard now, nobody can pass it...

Fejt Denmark flag [reply]
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If you know how to read and understand what you are reading, you could pass.Nothing is hard if you do your best.

ahmed Afghanistan flag [reply]
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The latest testing procedure (as difficult as it is) is I think seriously flawed. and c.valentine how typical.. you obviously know english well and are well educated..and do not think and realise that there are different people out there.. in all kinds of ways.. put yourself in some non english cultured pereson.. shoes asian/african e.g.. and then imagine that you have a learning disability.. yes they exist.. then try to answer 20 questions in 30 minutes.. this is not a competition people.. this people are not going for their phd..CIC should giveimmigrants more time to answer and easier questions.. we are not up for history phd here.. Seems like almost everybody at this forumis suycking up to CIC.. yes exam is ok to do however it has to be fair to eveybody taking in account their education level/ age anddisabilities.. yes mental/learning are the disabilities too.. I guess no citizenship for such people..ofcourse.. we do not need morons as citizens (?) I love Canada.. and that testing difficulty level is fair to everybody right? Hope that CIC people will read this... it seems these days that fairness it's some sort of "politically correct" hypocrytical concept.. and if I can do it everybody obviously must be moron or lazy if they don't.. ad if they don't then who cares .. right let them worry..

Kitm D. Guatemala flag [reply]
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don't agree

Blonde Bahamas flag [reply]
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Agree, 100% with Ahmed. Test is in a very confusing wording.

yuda Aruba flag [reply]
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most migrant cry to come to canada, if they are being allowed they talk sh$t bcoz there are in canada, but if you want to handle them, just talk about deporting them from where they came from to canada. oh my god 100% of them will cry to stay becoz of the freedom in canada