Oh Canadians!
July 2nd, 2007Did you hear the big news? Over 60% of Canadians would fail the immigration test immigrants have to become citizens. So, yours truly got a hold of that test and will try to answer the questions. Results below.
How many territories/provinces does Canada have? Well, isn’t Canada the 51st state? Or is that Puerto Rico? Just kidding. Eight.
Name them. Um. Let’s see…
British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Quebec, that one that contains Newfoundland, Bob, Jim, Sarah, and Becky
Who is the Head of State? Ha! I know this. It’s a trick question, but I know this one. Queen Elizabeth II. Eat that, Canadian test makers!
What is the National Bird? The mosquito? Or is that Minnesota’s national bird? Well, Minnesota, Canada, same thing. Big, cold places with lots of ice and lousy football teams.
What is Canada’s biggest export? Maple syrup and mediocre singers (Bryan Adams, Alannis More Upset, and Celine Dion. Please, take them back!)
What is Canada’s favorite past-time? Driving zambonis and shoveling snow.
What is the capital of Canada? Well, it’s not Vancouver. Montreal?
Who was the first Prime Minster of Canada? Sir John Macdonald. Ha! I knew this one too.
What industry employs the most Canadians? Hockey? I was just kidding. I’d have to say people who keep peace between English and French speakers.
OK, Canadians. You can grade my test and see if I can be a Canadian citizen. Actually, you can’t grade my test because you probably failed it too. 
Happy belated Canada Day!
Are those some of the real questions? I’d love to see the American citizenship test. I’m pretty sure a majority of natural born citizens would fail an immigration test…
I know! Give everyone the test in the US and those who fail get sent back to wherever their ancestors came from!!
I cannot grade you because I failed. I’ll tell you about MY Canada though…
Winters are brutal.
If you’re poor - there is no way out and they’ll do whatever they can to keep you there so as not to upset their status quo.
If you’re a native North American - you’re immediately worthless in the eyes of the government at birth.
Cigarettes are over $10 a pack.
Milk is about $7 a gallon.
Health care/medicare is free to everyone but trust me - you get what you pay for.
Summer is grand but it usually falls on a Monday.
Wanna come stay for a while?
I like Everything I do I do for you. So dont just send Bryan Adams back yet. He has at least one or two good songs out there. LOL… I would more than likely fail the test too.. I didnt know half your answers. I was never good at Geography. But I am keeping my mouth shut about MN’s football team. LOL…
ok, i am still giggling at jean’s ’summer is grand but ususally falls on a monday.’ hahahaha!
Oh man, that shot at my beloved Vikings was just hurtful.
Also, I think Bob is my favorite province.
Hahaha! You need to meet my grandkids. They constantly quiz me on Canadian history and geography, because they’ve been told that all Americans are ignorant about Canada. So far I’ve passed their questions with flying colors(red and white). BTW, they asked me to name the provinces and I got ‘em right!
My Canadian weak point is their gov’t and elections….totally confusing!
I’d fail the US citizenship test. I thought Canada’s pastime was drinking. Every time I go there, I have loads of fun because they’re about the friendliest people I’ve encountered. Of course, I’ve not been to many places.
Laura - They’re even easier than this, because they’re multiple choice. Most were from the real test, and two I made up myself. I’ll let you guess which ones are which.
Well, sounds great, but I’d have it if they don’t pass the citizenship test, they don’t pass high school.
Jean - Cigarettes are over $10 a pack.
Milk is about $7 a gallon.
Looks like Canada needs a revolution. That’s ridiculous.
I’m not too crazy about socialized medicine, because as you said, you get what you pay for.
And they do seem to put native born Americans last here too.
Tweety - don’t tell anyone, but I like that song too. Reminds me of a really nice girl I used to like. We parted on good terms and she ended up marrying a good, military man with a Bachelors from UC Berkeley.
Lime - Yes, that was funny. I love Jean.
Just - Between not liking some of your music and not liking the Vikings, I’m really getting on your bad side.
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you. I did like Metallica’s 3.5 album. It went over my head at first, but then I realized what you were referring to.
Tshsmom - I don’t even know their Prime Minister. I did tell someone that I didn’t know the provinces and we actually went on a map and looked up the others, so I could name them now.
Notta - I think it is drinking too. And yes, I love Canadians. Never met one I didn’t like except that America envy guy on the plane in Seattle. Other than that, always had a blast each time I went there. But then again, only been to Vancouver and its surrounding areas (I think I told you I used to live in Seattle).
Don’t feel bad about not knowing the PM. They’ve been changing them a LOT lately. That’s the part of their election process I don’t understand. It’s not like when I was a kid and Trudeau was PM… forever.
Hey, I remember Pierre.
I aced this quiz. I would definitely fail a more comprehensive test, tho; I can still name all the U.S. Presidents, but I’d be hard pressed to name more than half a dozen Canuck PMs (from what I understand, Trudeau was the only one worth remembering). Ah, well. I can always blame the American edoocayshun system. (And NO, we won’t take Celine or Alannis back. You’re stuck with ‘em now, suckas!)