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 103k Canada voters.
82% Yes |
18% No |
74% Yes |
15% 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 103k Canada voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 103k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@5C58T5P4yrs4Y
that is a stupid question what are you going to do deport a citizen if they fail the test
@5BT5HVR4yrs4Y
No. This is a stupid question. What happens if they are born in Canada and they fail? We shoot them on the spot? Stupid.
@5HX93R24yrs4Y
Yes and it should be taught more adamantly in schools
@99GH2RJ2yrs2Y
Yes, But the focus should be on Language and Laws rather then history and government.
@9898F442yrs2Y
Yes, but it should cover basic, simple topics, so they can research deeper on their own time.
@986CKVQ2yrs2Y
Yes, only if they are applying for citizenship.
@982MQGM2yrs2Y
yes, but it should be a test with insightfull questions that any citizen could answer
@97TX4J62yrs2Y
language, manners, ethics, and intelligence
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