IRCC cancelled all citizenship tests, re-tests, hearings and interviews on March 14 due to the pandemic. Citizenship ceremonies were also halted at that time but have resumed since as virtual events.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducting a new virtual platform today for the citizenship tests, which will be offered online to a few people who had dates scheduled before the pandemic that were subsequently cancelled.
IRCC said the platform will be tested over the next few months and more people will be invited to use it — likely early in the new year — after performance monitoring proves it works reliably.
The format of the online test will be the same as the in-person test, with 20 questions and 30 minutes to complete them.
IRCC says people can take the test whenever it is convenient for them, while offering the test online will help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by limiting in-person gatherings.
