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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

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.

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Response rates from 106k 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

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 @5C58T5Pfrom Alberta  answered…6yrs6Y

that is a stupid question what are you going to do deport a citizen if they fail the test

 @5BT5HVRfrom British Columbia  answered…6yrs6Y

No. This is a stupid question. What happens if they are born in Canada and they fail? We shoot them on the spot? Stupid.

 @5HX93R2from Ontario  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes and it should be taught more adamantly in schools

 @B46V7MRfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

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

 @BD8W6MLfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

We should keep them out of our country respectfully

 @BCP2G5Dfrom Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

I don't want any immigrants in my country but if this had to be the second option then yes.

 @BCMPCQPfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, and it should mostly focus on English or French language proficiency, and human rights in Canada

 @B9XGTFPfrom Montana  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, and the test should also assess if they can agree and embrace foundational western democracy values like individual freedom and individual responsibility

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 24, 2026, from https://canada.isidewith.com/polls/1456475334

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