Citizenship
Find citizenship information from the Government of Canada. Learn how to prepare for the citizenship test and interview.
The place to go for information about immigrating to Canada, citizenship and other related topics is the Government of Canada's Citizenship and Immigration site.
The site is very large and has a lot of information. Find some of the most-used pages below.
Studying for the citizenship test and interview
From the Government of Canada: "The only official study guide for the citizenship test is Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, available from Citizenship and Immigration Canada at no cost. If you have applied for citizenship and are preparing for the citizenship test, your primary resource should be the official study guide. If you use any other material to prepare for the citizenship test, you do so at your own risk."
- Study Guide – Discover Canada – The Rights and Responsibilities of CitizenshipGovernment of Canada. Official study guide. This page share different formats for the study guide. You can read it online, download and print out a copy, ask for a copy to be mailed to you, or listen to the study guide being read.
- Citizenship ClassesGet help preparing for the Citizenship test with a free six-week class through the Immigrant Centre.
Other test preparation sites - not official
- Taking Leave for a Citizenship CeremonyNew Canadians are allowed to take up to four hours of unpaid leave for the purpose of attending their Canadian citizenship ceremonies.