Lessons
Canadian citizenship lessons
Build your understanding of Canada one topic at a time. Short reading and related questions help you connect the facts, with topic notes to revisit while you study.
- Study topics
- 13
- Facts in the notes
- 401
- Your pace
- One lesson at a time
Read, answer, remember
Study the meaning behind an answer: how Confederation shaped Canada, how government works, and how rights connect with citizenship responsibilities.
Your learning path keeps the next lesson easy to find. Read a short explanation, answer a related question, and review an explanation when an answer needs another look.
Use the notes to revisit a topic, then check your progress with a practice test. Your study progress is saved on the device you use.
What you will study
Citizenship essentials
Learn how the citizenship test works, what the oath says and what citizenship means.
13 facts in the notes
Rights and freedoms
Learn the rights and freedoms Canadians share, where Canadian law comes from and how citizens can serve Canada.
37 facts in the notes
Citizenship responsibilities
Learn about obeying the law, serving on a jury, voting and helping others.
16 facts in the notes
Indigenous peoples
Learn about First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, treaty rights and residential schools.
12 facts in the notes
Canadian identity
Learn about Canadian identity through short teaching facts and direct recall.
20 facts in the notes
Canadian symbols
Learn about Canadian symbols, holidays, honours, artists and sports heroes.
52 facts in the notes
Early Canadian history
Learn key people and events in Canadian history through short facts and quick checks.
84 facts in the notes
Confederation and modern Canada
Short lessons on Confederation in 1867 and how Canada grew into the country it is today.
27 facts in the notes
How Canada is governed
Learn how Canada is governed: the Sovereign, Parliament, the prime minister and the jobs of each level of government.
35 facts in the notes
Federal elections
Learn how federal elections work: ridings, who can vote, how to vote and how a government is formed.
23 facts in the notes
Justice and the law
Learn how Canada's justice system works: your legal rights, the courts and the police.
15 facts in the notes
Canada's regions
Learn Canada's provinces, territories and capitals, its five regions and what each region is known for.
53 facts in the notes
Canada's economy
Learn about Canada's economy, trade and main industries with short lessons and quick checks.
14 facts in the notes
Study alongside Discover Canada
Read Discover Canada as your primary study resource. Learn Canada provides independent lessons and practice; it does not replace the official guide or administer the citizenship test.
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