Canadian citizenship test practice question · History
Who was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister after Confederation?
Answer options
- Sir Wilfrid LaurierCorrect
- Sir George-Étienne Cartier
- Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
- Louis-Joseph Papineau
Answer: Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister since Confederation. He encouraged immigration to the West.
Checked November 7, 2026