The following questions provide a review of some key topics and issues that have been in the news in March.

1. What percentage of Canada’s labour force is considered low-skilled?
   1. 14.6%
   2. 10.7%
   3. 23.1%
   4. 41.4%
2. What is controversial about the temporary foreign worker program?
   1. Economists are questioning the justification for it
   2. There are concerns about how the program is working in practice
   3. There are concerns that some sectors are overusing the practice
   4. All of the above
3. Who is Canada’s Governor General?
   1. Adrienne Clarkson
   2. Jean Chrétien
   3. David Johnston
   4. Paul Martin
4. Disney studios recently announced a sequel to which of the following movies?
   1. Frozen
   2. Star Wars
   3. Toy Story
   4. All of the above
5. For what purpose is fracking used?
   1. Drilling for shale oil
   2. Drilling for gold
   3. Drilling for water
   4. Transporting oil across the country
6. Which provinces have the hottest housing markets?
   1. Ontario and Alberta
   2. Ontario and British Columbia
   3. British Columbia and Alberta
   4. Quebec and Ontario
7. What is the current rate for a five-year fixed mortgage from the big five banks?
   1. 3.9%
   2. 2.93%
   3. 2.79%
   4. 5.1%
8. What percentage of Canadians will likely benefit from the new family tax cut?
   1. 40%
   2. 30%
   3. 70%
   4. 15%
9. Who is the new commissioner of the Canadian Football League?
   1. Jeffrey Orridge
   2. Mark Cohon
   3. Steve Nash
   4. Simon Whitfield
10. What music awards were given out in March?
    1. Grammys
    2. Junos
    3. Oscars
    4. Tonys

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