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What is Canada's national motto?

A mari usque ad mare," Latin for "from sea to sea," is Canada’s official national motto, featured on the coat of arms to represent the nation’s vast geography s

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Question: What is Canada's national motto?

Answer options: ✅ A mari usque ad mare

  • Je me souviens
  • Splendor sine occasu
  • Ut incepit fidelis

Correct answer: A mari usque ad mare

Explanation: A mari usque ad mare," Latin for "from sea to sea," is Canada’s official national motto, featured on the coat of arms to represent the nation’s vast geography spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In contrast, the other options are provincial mottos: "Je me souviens" belongs to Quebec, "Splendor sine occasu" to British Columbia, and "Ut incepit fidelis" to Ontario. Understanding national symbols, including the motto and coat of arms, is a core requirement of the Discover Canada study guide. Dual-level identification questions frequently appear on the citizenship exam, making it essential to distinguish national symbols from provincial ones.

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