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What is Canadian Citizenship?  \n• A legal concept  \n• A set of rights and responsibilities  \n• Rights:  \no vote or to be a candidate for elections in Canada  \no apply for a Canadian passport  \no be educated in the official language of choice  \no enter, remain in or leave Canada  \n􀂃 Canadian citizens are not subject to residency requirements and cannot lose their status  \n􀂃 Canadian citizens cannot be deported  \n• Responsibilities:  \no vote in elections  \no obey Canada’s laws  \no express opinions freely while respecting the rights and freedoms of others  \no help others in the community  \no care for and protect our heritage and environment  \no eliminate discrimination and injustice  \nII. How does one Become a Canadian Citizen?  \n• Acquisition of Canadian citizenship  \no By birth  \no By naturalization  \n• Requirements of naturalization  \no Permanent resident status  \no 18 years + (parents can apply on behalf of minors)  \no Has lived in Canada for 3 out of the 4 years preceding application for citizenship  \no Ability to communicate in English or French  \no Knowledge of Canada, including the rights and responsibilities of citizenship  \n• Application for citizenship – process  \no Application form and fee  \no Citizenship test  \no Citizenship ceremony and the citizenship oath  \nIII. Benefits of Canadian Citizenship  \n• In addition to the rights set out in section I:  \no The federal government gives preference to Canadian citizens in hiring  \no Some scholarships are available only to Canadian citizens  \no Under the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement, qualified Canadian citizens can benefit from facilitate admission into the U.S. , Mexico and Chile for business and work-related purposes  \nIV. Dual Citizenship / Nationality  \n• Canada allows and recognizes dual citizenship / nationality  \n• Canadian law does not require a person to renounce his/her other citizenship before becoming a Canadian citizen  \n• Some countries do not recognize dual citizenship / nationality; so if you are a citizen of another country and are concerned about the effect of your becoming a Canadian citizen, contact the consulate for that country for information  \nV. Additional Information  \nCitizenship and Immigration Canada-Citizenship  \n[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizen/index.html](http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizen/index.html)  \n[CBC-Becoming Canadian: From Immigrant to Citizen](CBC-Becoming Canadian: From Immigrant to Citizen)  \n[http://www.cbc.ca/news/becomingcanadian/index.html](http://www.cbc.ca/news/becomingcanadian/index.html)  \nToronto Public Library-Canadian Citizenship  \n[http://www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/mul_ser_citizenship_test.jsp](http://www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/mul_ser_citizenship_test.jsp)  \nRichmond Public Library-Canadian Citizenship Practice Test  \n[http://www.yourl](http://www.yourl)[ibrary.ca/citizenship/](ibrary.ca/citizenship/)  \n1) Why are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada working towards self-government?  \na) In order to secede from Canada.  \nb) They are trying to regain control over decisions that affect their lives.  \nc) So they can form more provinces.  \nd) To obtain better representation in parliament.  \n2) Why did early explorers first come to Atlantic Canada?  \na) To establish agricultural communities.  \nb) To escape religious persecution.  \nc) To mine coal.  \nd) To fish and trade with Aboriginal peoples.  \n3) When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River?  \na) 1200s.  \nb) 1700s.  \nc) 1900s.  \nd) early 1600s.  \n4) What important trade did the Hudson Bay Company control?  \na) Fishing.  \nb) Agriculture.  \nc) Fur.  \nd) Oil.  \n5) Name two fundamental freedoms are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  \na) Freedom of religion and freedom of speech.  \nb) Equality rights and to care for Canada's heritage.  \nc) Basic freedoms and obey laws.  \nd) Aboriginal peoples' ","cbCaicXf88dLYEvi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicXf88dLYEvi","pdf",79037,"English","# What is Canadian Citizenship?\n## Legal concept, rights, and responsibilities\n# How does one Become a Canadian Citizen?\n## Acquisition by birth or naturalization\n## Naturalization requirements and application process\n# Benefits of Canadian Citizenship\n## Hiring, scholarships, and trade-related benefits\n# Dual Citizenship / Nationality\n# Additional Information and Practice Questions\n## Practice questions (1-10)","[{\"question\":\"What rights and freedoms do Canadian citizens have?\",\"answer\":\"Canadian citizens can vote or run for elections in Canada, apply for a Canadian passport, be educated in the official language of choice, and enter, remain in, or leave Canada. 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