Canadian Citizenship

16 years

18 years

21 years

25 years

Must have a job in Canada

Must have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years

Must own property in Canada

Must be married to a Canadian citizen

Basic knowledge of French only

Basic knowledge of English only

Basic knowledge of either English or French

No language requirement

Permanent Resident Card

Canadian birth certificate

Income tax returns

Language test results

To assess physical fitness

To evaluate knowledge of Canada and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship

To test financial stability

To check employment history

$100

$200

$630

$1,000

The right to vote in federal elections

The right to free university education

The right to own a business

The right to free healthcare

A pledge to obey Canadian laws

A promise to serve in the Canadian military

A commitment to learn both official languages

A declaration of loyalty to the King of Canada

Serving on a jury when called

Voting in elections

Obeying the law

Owning property in Canada

It outlines the responsibilities of citizens

It provides a framework for the Canadian economy

It guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians

It establishes the official languages of Canada