Rights and responsibilities of citizenship
Learn the freedoms protected in Canada, the additional rights set out in the Charter, and the everyday duties that make democratic citizenship work.
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Every Discover Canada chapter, organised for the test.
Free study notes for all ten examinable Discover Canada chapters, with what the test asks, key facts and self-check questions for each.
Who we are
Review the peoples, languages and traditions that shaped Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and the country’s French and British foundations.
Read the notesCanada’s history
Follow the major sequence from Indigenous civilizations and European exploration through New France, British rule, Confederation, expansion and Canada’s service in the world wars.
Read the notesModern Canada
Connect postwar prosperity, social programs, international alliances, official bilingualism, a changing society, arts, science and sport.
Read the notesHow Canadians govern themselves
Understand constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy, federalism, the three branches of government and the division of public responsibilities.
Read the notesFederal elections
Learn who may vote, how ridings choose Members of Parliament, how governments are formed and what to expect at a polling station.
Read the notesThe justice system
Study the rule of law, due process, the presumption of innocence, the role of courts and police, and access to legal help.
Read the notesCanadian symbols
Recognize the symbols, ceremonies, honours and traditions used to express Canada’s history and identity.
Read the notesCanada’s economy
Review Canada’s main economic sectors, trade relationships, natural resources and the responsibilities shared by workers, businesses and governments.
Read the notesCanada’s regions
Place all ten provinces and three territories into their regions, learn every capital, and connect geography with climate, population and economic activity.
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