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Read more about "'Practice tests and tutorials for careers, newcomers, and students in Grades 4 and up'"Deciding to apply for citizenship in a new country is a big decision, but it’s also exciting. If your goal is to become a Canadian citizen, you can start preparing for your citizenship test right now from home.Use your free Library card to access these resources from the Digital Library. They make studying simple and stress free!Don’t have a Library card? You can sign up for free online and start using it immediately.Learn about your rightsFind out all you need to know about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens by downloading the official study guide for the citizenship test. This guide is provided by the Government of Canada and contains information about the history of Canada, how our government works, symbols of Canada and its regions, and more.BrainFuseConnect with tutors online to get answers to your questions as you prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test. Tutors are available from 2 pm to 11 pm every day. BrainFuse also has an adult learning centre that includes Canadian Citizenship practice tests and resources to help you excel. Canadian EncyclopediaUse this resource to learn more about Canada’s history and culture through images, maps, videos, timelines, and other media. The Canadian Encyclopedia also provides classroom resources, quizzes, and study guides.Road to IELTSNewcomers to Canada can expand their verbal and written communication skills with this resource. Road to IELTS can help you prepare for the International English Language Testing System exam with Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing courses. You can also use a personalized study planner to stay on track.
Read more about "Stories Preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test from Home"Gillian Hynes Committee Membership: Governance; Strategy and Community Term End: 2026 Immersing herself in the pages of books across diverse genres has been a lifelong passion for Gillian. This love for reading traces back to her early childhood and has seamlessly woven itself into her adult years. The roots of this passion run deep within her family; her mother, a former librarian during her teaching career, instilled this fervor for books. Continuing the tradition, Gillian’s young children eagerly explore the Central and Signal Hill branches, returning home buzzing with enthusiasm for their newfound books. Gillian firmly believes the Library is an inclusive space — a haven for learning, community, and connection. Committed to this belief, Gillian serves as a voice for change. Her voice reverberates in support of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and belonging in our communities and workplaces. Gillian passionately strives to cultivate more inclusive and sustainable environments for equity-deserving groups, channeling her enthusiasm towards sustaining these principles within Calgary Public Library.
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