1. Canadian Citizenship: Facts and Perspectives

2. How do you know if someone is Canadian?

3. What is a Canadian Citizen?

4. Rights of Canadian Citizens Vote or to be a candidate in elections Apply for a Canadian passport To be educated in the official language of choice (English / French) Right to enter, remain in and leave Canada

5. Responsibilities of Canadian Citizens Vote Defend our country Obey Canadian laws Pay Taxes Jury Duty Protect our heritage and environment Help others in the community

6. Our Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land i) ALL other laws must conform to it. ii) It outlines Canada's system of government, as well as the civil rights of all Canadian citizens.system of governmentcivil rights It is very hard to change (i.e. Unlike regular laws, the Prime Minister can’t change part of it just because he/she wants to.)

7. The Constitution has 2 parts: British North America (BNA) Act - 1867 Constitution Act - 1982

8. The Constitution has 2 parts: British North America (BNA) Act - 1867 Outlines our levels and powers of government (i.e. the division of powers between the provinces and federal government) Constitution Act - 1982 Contains the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which put into law the civil rights and liberties of every citizen in Canada, such as freedom of expression, of religion, and of mobilityCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

9. The British North America Act, 1867

10. Rights of Canadian Citizens

11. Who are Canadian Citizens?

12. by Birth

13. Who are Canadian Citizens? by Naturalization

14. Who are Canadian Citizens? Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census

15. Citizenship Application Process

16. Who Can NOT Apply? Citizenship is a privilege and must be earned. The following makes an individual ineligible to apply: You are under a deportation order and are not allowed in Canada You have been charged with a crime (an indictable offense) You were convicted of an indictable crime in the past three years You are in prison, on parole, on probation – or were so in the last four years

17. Who CAN apply for Canadian Citizenship? Permanent resident 18 years or older Lived in Canada for last 3 out of 4 years Able to communicate in French or English Must be informed about Canada and pass a citizenship test

18. Citizenship Application Process Application FormCitizenship Test Citizenship Ceremony & Oath

19. Citizenship Application Process Application FormCitizenship Test Citizenship Ceremony & Oath

20. Citizenship Application Process Application FormCitizenship Test Citizenship Ceremony & Oath

21. Citizenship Application Process Application FormCitizenship Test Citizenship Ceremony & Oath Sample Citizenship Test

22. 1.Why are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada working towards self-government? a)In order to leave Canada. b)They are trying to regain control over decisions that affect their lives. c)So they can form more provinces.

23. Sample Citizenship Test 2. When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River? a)1200s. b)1700s. c)1900s. d)1600s.

24. Sample Citizenship Test 3. What important trade did the Hudson’s Bay Company control? a)Fishing. b)Agriculture. c)Fur. d)Oil.

25. Sample Citizenship Test 4. Name two fundamental freedoms that are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. a)Freedom of religion and freedom of speech. b)Equality rights and to care for Canada's heritage. c)Basic freedoms and obey laws. d)Aboriginal peoples' rights and to volunteer.

26. Sample Citizenship Test 5. Which province is the only officially bilingual province? a)New Brunswick. b)Quebec. c)Ontario. d)Prince Edward Island.

27. Sample Citizenship Test 6. What are the territories of northern Canada and their capital cities? a)Alaska (Juneau) and Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Nunavut (Iqaluit) b)Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) and Alaska (Juneau). c)Northwest Territories (Yellowknife). d)Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).

28. Sample Citizenship Test 7. In what industry do most Canadians work? a)Natural resources. b)Tourism. c)Service. d)Manufacturing.

29. Sample Citizenship Test 8. What country is Canada’s largest trading partner? a)Mexico. b)United States of America. c)China. d)Japan.

30. Sample Citizenship Test 9. Who is Canada’s Head of State? a)Governor General of Canada. b)Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. c)Prime Minister. d)Lieutenant Governor.

31. Sample Citizenship Test 10. How many members of Parliament (MPs) will there be in the House of Commons after the 2015 Federal Election? a) 300 b) 301 c) 308 d) 338

32. Citizenship Application Process Citizenship Test Citizenship Ceremony & Oath Application FormCitizenship Test Citizenship Ceremony & Oath Interview with Citizenship Judge PASS DO NOT PASS

33. Citizenship Application Process Application FormCitizenship Test Citizenship Ceremony & Oath

34. Almost Citizens: Permanent Residents

35. Permanent Resident vs. Citizen Rights and Freedoms Permanent Resident Citizen Fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Charter√√ Legal and equality rights guaranteed by the Charter√√ Earn a living and reside anywhere in Canada√√ Access to public health care services√√ Access to government services√√ Access to benefits, e.g., E.I. and Old Age Pension √√ Vote or be a candidate in elections√ Apply for a Canadian passport√ Be educated in the official language of choice√ Unqualified right to enter, remain in or leave Canada√

36. Permanent Resident vs. Citizen A permanent resident’s right to enter, remain in Canada is qualified by: –Residency requirement –Serious criminality –… plus other requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

37. Ten crimes that could send landed immigrants in Canada home : 1. Impaired driving causing bodily harm 2. Impaired driving causing death 3. Cultivation of marijuana 4. Trafficking of marijuana over 3 kg 5. Theft over $5,000 6. Robbery without a firearm 7. Possession of a restricted weapon with ammunition 8. Assault causing bodily harm or with a weapon 9. Fleeing police 10. Using or possessing a stolen or forged credit card

38. Permanent Resident vs. Citizen

39. Do you know? –The Federal Government gives preference to Canadian Citizens when hiring –Some scholarships are available only to Canadian Citizens –Canadian Citizens may take advantage of facilitated admission into the U.S., Mexico and Chile under free trade agreements

40. The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada The motto of Canada is in Latin a mari usque ad maremotto (From sea to sea)