The Canadian Citizenship test contains 20 questions which must be completed in 30 minutes or less. To pass the test applicants must answer 15 questions correctly. 80% of test takers currently pass the test.
Response rates from 105k Canada voters.
83% Yes |
17% No |
75% Yes |
14% No |
6% Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
3% No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
2% Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 105k Canada voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 105k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@5C58T5P5yrs5Y
that is a stupid question what are you going to do deport a citizen if they fail the test
@5BT5HVR5yrs5Y
No. This is a stupid question. What happens if they are born in Canada and they fail? We shoot them on the spot? Stupid.
@5HX93R25yrs5Y
Yes and it should be taught more adamantly in schools
@B46V7MR4mos4MO
Yes; the test should be borderline impossible, and even passing the test should be no guarantee of entry. Immigrants should be required to be sponsored by a Canadian citizen, and that individual would assume 100% financially responsible for the burden of that person; never the taxpayer. If the immigrant commits a crime, they will be deported to face the law in their country, and the sponsoring Canadian would face prosecution and punishment here for their actions,.
No sponsoring Canadian willing to take the risk on you? No entry
@B54MSXX2mos2MO
Absolutely, and the test should be very difficult. To incentivize getting the best people who are willing to assimilate to Canadian culture properly
@B4RSSZ53mos3MO
Yes, but they should be able to pass a middle school level of understanding or average citizens understanding.
@B44F3354mos4MO
I think that immigrants should be required to pass a citizenship test, but the test should consist of things that the average, educated Canadian would be able to understand and pass as well.
@B43S4G84mos4MO
Yes, but only if they cannot prove equivalent education on the function and role of government, history, etc. from an educational institution like school or university, college, etc. However understanding of English or French should not be a heavy weighted requirement unless they intend to practice a trade or skill that relies on specific communication with those who speak these official languages.
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