Canadian citizenship test: Current office holders

Here are 5 questions on “Current office holders”, in the format of the Canadian citizenship test. Pick your answer, then reveal the solution. CiviPrep has 7 questions on this chapter.

1. 1Who is Canada’s Head of State (the Sovereign)?

   1. Prince William
   2. King George VI
   3. King Charles III
   4. Queen Elizabeth II
   5. King Edward VII
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   Correct answer: King Charles III

   King Charles III has been King of Canada since September 2022.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Constitutional monarchy

   Answer checked on 2026-10-22. It may change after an election or appointment.

2. 2Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?

   1. Chrystia Freeland
   2. Jagmeet Singh
   3. Justin Trudeau
   4. Mark Carney
   5. Stephen Harper
   6. Pierre Poilievre
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   Correct answer: Mark Carney

   The Prime Minister is the leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Parliamentary democracy

   Answer checked on 2026-10-22. It may change after an election or appointment.

3. 3Who is the Governor General of Canada?

   1. Louise Arbour
   2. Mary Simon
   3. Julie Payette
   4. David Johnston
   5. Michaëlle Jean
   6. Adrienne Clarkson
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   Correct answer: Louise Arbour

   The Governor General represents the Sovereign in Canada; former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour succeeded Mary Simon on June 8, 2026.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Constitutional monarchy

   Answer checked on 2026-10-22. It may change after an election or appointment.

4. 4Who is the Premier of Quebec?

   1. Pauline Marois
   2. Philippe Couillard
   3. François Legault
   4. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
   5. Dominique Anglade
   6. Jean Charest
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   Correct answer: Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

   The Premier is the leader of the party with the most seats in the National Assembly: the Parti Québécois won the election of October 5, 2026, and its leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, heads the government.

   “Discover Canada” guide › How Canadians govern themselves › Provincial and territorial government

   Answer checked on 2026-10-22. It may change after an election or appointment.

5. 5Who is the Leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons?

   1. Erin O’Toole
   2. Jagmeet Singh
   3. Yves-François Blanchet
   4. Pierre Poilievre
   5. Mark Carney
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   Correct answer: Pierre Poilievre

   The leader of the party with the second-most seats leads the Official Opposition.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Federal elections › After an election

   Answer checked on 2026-10-22. It may change after an election or appointment.