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What is the purpose of the Oath of Citizenship?
Who do Canadian citizens swear allegiance to in the Oath of Citizenship?
What does the Oath of Citizenship recognize and affirm?
In Canada, to whom do citizens profess their loyalty according to the text?
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In Canadian constitutional monarchy, what do elements such as the constitution, flag, and country represent?
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What is the primary focus of Canadian law and culture?
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Which document was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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What is the source of the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state in Canada?
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In Canada, what does the phrase 'ordered liberty' refer to?
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What is considered a noble way to contribute to Canada and an excellent career choice?
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What is the fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity?
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What is a privilege that makes the justice system work as it depends on impartial juries made up of citizens?
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Which right comes with a responsibility to vote in federal, provincial or territorial and local elections?
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Where can young people learn discipline, responsibility, and skills by getting involved?
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What ensures that individuals and governments are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions?
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What plays a key role in avoiding waste and pollution while protecting Canada’s natural, cultural, and architectural heritage for future generations?
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What document tells you the date, time, and place of your citizenship ceremony?
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What are you encouraged to bring to the citizenship ceremony?
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When is the citizenship test not necessary for adult applicants?
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What are the two basic requirements for citizenship testing?
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Where can you find information about how your ability to meet the knowledge of Canada requirement is determined?
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Which free language classes does the Government of Canada offer?
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What is the purpose of this study guide?
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What should applicants do if they do not pass the test?
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What does the oath form require applicants to do at the citizenship ceremony?
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What is found on page 54 of the study guide?
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What are adult applicants tested on?
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What is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity?
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What is an important Canadian value related to work and family?
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What is a privilege that makes the justice system work, according to the text?
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What does serving in the regular Canadian Forces contribute to, according to the text?
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What does freedom of peaceful assembly represent, according to the text?
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What comes with the right to vote?
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What principle underlines the importance of religious traditions to Canadian society, according to the text?
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The text mentions a phrase that summarizes fundamental freedoms while also setting out additional rights. What are some of these additional rights?
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"The Charter attempts to summarize fundamental freedoms while also setting out additional rights." What are some of these fundamental freedoms?
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"Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law." How does this phrase relate to Canadian society?
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"Each could learn 'from the other, and … while they cherish their own special loyalties and traditions, they cherish not less that new loyalty and tradition which springs from their union.'" Who or what does 'each' refer to?
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What must immigrants between the ages of 18 and 54 have in order to become Canadian citizens?
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In Canada, what do citizens profess their loyalty to?
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What is the official study guide for the citizenship test called?
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What must Canadian citizens obey and respect?
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What are immigrants required to learn about in order to become Canadian citizens?
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What principle states that Canada is personified by the Sovereign just as the Sovereign is personified by Canada?
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What type of government does Canada have?
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In Canada, citizens profess their loyalty to the constitution, flag, and country.
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The Oath of Citizenship recognizes and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
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The Sovereign in Canada can be a constitution or a flag.
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The Oath of Citizenship emphasizes allegiance to the Prime Minister of Canada.
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In Canadian constitutional monarchy, citizens profess their loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians.
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The Oath of Citizenship requires individuals to bear true allegiance to the Prime Minister of Canada.
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You must take the Oath of Citizenship at the ceremony if you pass the test and meet all the other requirements.
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Adult applicants 55 years of age and over are required to write the citizenship test.
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The citizenship test is always a written test and never an interview.
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The source of the right to challenge unlawful detention by the state in Canada is the Citizenship Regulations.
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The citizenship test questions are not based on the subject areas noted in the Citizenship Regulations.
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The phrase 'ordered liberty' does not relate to Canadian society according to the text.
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Immigrants between the ages of 18 and 54 must have a university degree to become Canadian citizens.
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The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Citizenship Act.
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In Canadian constitutional monarchy, elements such as the constitution, flag, and country do not represent important aspects of Canada's identity.
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The Oath of Citizenship recognizes and affirms Canadian values and principles.
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The primary focus of Canadian law and culture does not underline the importance of religious traditions.
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'Each' refers to two or more distinct groups or entities in Canadian society.
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French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.
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Multiculturalism is not a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity.
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Serving on a jury is a privilege that makes the justice system work as it depends on impartial juries made up of citizens.
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There is compulsory military service in Canada.
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Canadian citizens can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a passport.
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Canadian citizens are not required to obey Canadian laws and traditions.
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The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Voting in elections is not considered a responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
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Canada is not founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.
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Freedom of association and habeas corpus come from English common law.
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Serving on a jury is compulsory in Canada.
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Canada does not have a commitment to Peace, Order and Good Government.
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Aboriginal peoples do not enjoy renewed pride and confidence in today's Canada.
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Canada has compulsory military service.
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The rights guaranteed in the Charter will adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.
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The Inuit people do not live in small, scattered communities across the Arctic.
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French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.
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The Métis are not a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.
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In Canada, men and women are not equal under the law.
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The majority of Aboriginal people are First Nations.
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Voting in elections is a right that comes with a responsibility to vote.
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All individuals and governments are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions.
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Volunteering does not help individuals gain useful skills and develop friends and contacts.
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In Canada, citizens are not encouraged to protect and enjoy their heritage and environment.
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The Sovereign is personified by Canada just as Canada is personified by the Sovereign.
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Canada is not a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy, or a federal state.
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Immigrants between the ages of 18 and 54 are not required to have adequate knowledge of English or French to become Canadian citizens.
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Citizenship applicants do not need to learn about voting procedures, Canada’s history, symbols, democratic institutions, geography, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
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Canadian citizens do not have any responsibilities and only enjoy rights.
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The only official study guide for the citizenship test is 'Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.'
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The Oath of Citizenship in Canada does not require applicants to swear allegiance to the Sovereign and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.
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In Canada, citizens profess their loyalty to a document such as a constitution or a banner such as a flag.
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Immigrants between the ages of 18 and 54 are not required to have adequate knowledge of English or French to become Canadian citizens.
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The naturalization process in Canada does not require immigrants to learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
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The Oath of Citizenship in Canada does not require applicants to observe the laws of Canada and fulfill their duties as a Canadian citizen.
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The primary resource for preparing for the citizenship test should be material other than the official study guide.
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In Canada, we profess our loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians and not to a ______ such as a constitution, a banner such as a flag, or a geopolitical entity such as a country.
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In our constitutional monarchy, these elements are encompassed by the Sovereign (______).
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The citizenship test is always a written test and never an ______.
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The Oath of Citizenship requires individuals to bear true allegiance to ______ (Queen or King).
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The only official study guide for the citizenship test is 'Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of ______.'
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French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the ______.
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When you apply for citizenship, officials will check your ______, verify that you are not prohibited from applying, and ensure that you meet the requirements.
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If you pass the test and meet all the other requirements, you will receive a Notice to Appear to Take the ______ of Citizenship.
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The citizenship test is usually a written test, but it could be an ______.
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Adult applicants 55 years of age and over do not need to write the citizenship ______.
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All the citizenship test questions are based on the subject areas noted in the Citizenship Regulations, and all required information is provided in this ______ guide.
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You are encouraged to bring your family and friends to celebrate this ______.
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This booklet will help you prepare for the citizenship ______.
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In Canada, men and women are equal under the ______.
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Take English or French language classes, which the Government of Canada offers free of ______.
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The Equality of Women and Men In Canada, men and women are equal under the ______.
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The primary resource for preparing for the citizenship test should be material other than the official ______ guide.
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You must take the Oath of Citizenship at the ceremony if you pass the test and meet all the other ______.
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Canada is personified by the Sovereign just as the Sovereign is personified by ______
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Once you have met all the legal requirements, we hope to welcome you as a new citizen with all the rights and responsibilities of ______
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Canada is a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy and a ______ state
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Canadian citizens enjoy many rights, but Canadians also have ______
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Immigrants between the ages of 18 and 54 must have adequate knowledge of English or French in order to become Canadian ______
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You must also learn about voting procedures, Canada’s history, symbols, democratic institutions, geography, and the rights and responsibilities of ______
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By coming to Canada and taking this important step toward Canadian ______, you are helping to write the continuing story of Canada
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In Canada, citizens profess their loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians and not to a document such as a constitution, a banner such as a flag, or a geopolitical entity such as a ______
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Canada has welcomed generations of newcomers to our shores to help us build a free, law-abiding and prosperous ______
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Citizens must obey Canada’s laws and respect the rights and ______ of others
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You are becoming part of a great tradition that was built by generations of ______ before you
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Understanding the Oath: In Canada, we profess our loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians and not to a document such as a constitution, a banner such as a flag, or a geopolitical entity such as a ______
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Canada's openness and generosity do not extend to barbaric cultural practices that tolerate spousal abuse, “honour killings,” female genital mutilation, forced marriage or other ______ -based violence.
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The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which begins with the words, Queen Elizabeth II proclaiming the amended Constitution, Ottawa, 1982 Aboriginal Peoples’ ______ — The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.
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Multiculturalism — A fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and ______.
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Getting a job, taking care of one’s family and working hard in keeping with one’s abilities are important Canadian ______.
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The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of ______ peoples.
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Every citizen has a role to play in avoiding waste and pollution while protecting Canada’s natural, cultural and architectural heritage for future ______.
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The most important of these include: Freedom of conscience and ______.
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The phrase 'ordered liberty' does not relate to Canadian society according to the ______.
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Canada is not founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of ______.
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The primary focus of Canadian law and culture does not underline the importance of religious ______.
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In Canadian constitutional monarchy, elements such as the constitution, flag, and country do not represent important aspects of Canada's ______.
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In Canada, citizens profess their loyalty to a document such as a constitution or a banner such as a ______.
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French and English have equal status in ______ and throughout the government.
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Multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and ______.
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Getting a job, taking care of one’s family, and working hard in keeping with one’s abilities are important Canadian ______.
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When called to do so, you are legally required to serve on a ______.
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Every citizen has a role to play in avoiding waste and pollution while protecting Canada’s natural, cultural, and architectural heritage for future ______.
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There is no compulsory military service in Canada. However, serving in the regular Canadian Forces (navy, army, and air force) is a noble way to contribute to Canada and an excellent ______ choice.
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Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada, enter and leave the country freely, and apply for a ______.
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Millions of volunteers freely donate their time to help others without pay—helping people in need, assisting at your child’s school, volunteering at a food bank or other charity, or encouraging newcomers to ______.
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In Canada, rights come with ______.
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The Charter attempts to summarize fundamental freedoms while also setting out additional ______.
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Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of ______.
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To understand what it means to be Canadian, it is important to know about our three founding peoples— Aboriginal, French and ______.
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