Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

When did Canada officially become named under the Constitutional Act?

1. 1791

2. 1608

3. 1534

4. 1759

The correct answer is: 1791

The Constitutional Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1791, officially dividing Canada into the provinces of Upper Canada (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec). Prior to this, Canada was known as the Province of Quebec, dating back to the year 1763 when it was ceded to Great Britain from France under the Treaty of Paris. This eliminates options B, C, and D, as they all predate the Constitutional Act and do not accurately reflect the time period in which Canada was officially named. Therefore, option A is the only correct answer.