Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

When did Aboriginals gain the right to vote?

1. 1948

2. 1960

3. 1975

4. 1982

The correct answer is: 1960

In 1948, the Nationality and Citizenship Act was passed which granted Aboriginals the right to become citizens. However, it wasn't until 1960 that they gained the right to vote in federal elections with the passage of the Canada Elections Act. Option A is incorrect because it only granted citizenship, not the right to vote. Option C is incorrect because, although the 1975 Indian Act granted equal voting rights to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, this right was already granted in 1960. Option D is incorrect because the 1982 Constitution Act enshrined Aboriginal rights in the Constitution, but it did not specifically grant the right to vote. Therefore, option B correctly marks the year when Aboriginals gained the right to vote in federal elections.