Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

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What is the National Capital and who chose it?

  1. Toronto, chosen by Prime Minister John A. Macdonald

  2. Montreal, chosen by King George III

  3. Vancouver, chosen by the Parliament of Canada

  4. Ottawa, chosen by Queen Victoria

The correct answer is: Ottawa, chosen by Queen Victoria

The National Capital of Canada is Ottawa, which is located in the province of Ontario. It was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1857 as a compromise between rival cities Toronto and Montreal. Toronto was the largest city and economic center at the time, while Montreal was the cultural capital with a large french-speaking population. The decision to choose Ottawa was also influenced by its strategic location on the border between English-speaking and French-speaking Canada. While Toronto and Montreal were both strong contenders, Ottawa ultimately became the National Capital and remains as such to this day.

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