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Chapter 1: Becoming a Canadian Citizen
Eligibility, the citizenship test, the language requirement, and the citizenship ceremony and oath.
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Chapter 2: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
The Charter freedoms, the rights you can count on, and the duties expected of every citizen.
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Chapter 3: Who We Are
Canada's founding peoples, the Aboriginal peoples, the two official languages, and a diverse, multicultural society.
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Chapter 4: History: First Peoples & New France
Aboriginal peoples, the first European explorers, the fur trade, and the founding of New France.
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Chapter 5: History: Confederation & a New Nation
The British conquest, the War of 1812, responsible government, and the birth of Canada in 1867.
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Chapter 6: Modern Canada
The World Wars, growing independence, social programs, bilingualism, multiculturalism, the Charter and famous Canadians.
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Chapter 7: How Canadians Govern Themselves
A federal constitutional monarchy: the three levels of government, the parts of Parliament, the three branches, and how a law is made.
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Chapter 8: Federal Elections & Voting
How elections work, who can vote, how to cast your ballot, and how a government is formed.
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Chapter 9: The Justice System
The rule of law, your rights in the justice system, the courts, and the role of the police.
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Chapter 10: Canadian Symbols
The flag, the maple leaf, the beaver, the anthem, the Crown, and important holidays and honours.
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Chapter 11: Canada's Economy
A strong trading economy, Canada's main trading partners, and the three main types of industry.
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Chapter 12: Canada's Regions & Geography
Canada's size, the provinces and territories and their capitals, the five regions, and the country's geography.
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