新版DISCOVER CANADA今天出炉

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2011年3月14日出版的公民入籍考试指南DISCOVER CANADA与2009版相比，主要新增内容，包括以下：

--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
# H7 u( A- R* D3 z7 W' c4 ^, Q    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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0 `# Y9 `" `2 h; U' Y--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
( V2 y! V9 L0 _- A( ^( x& C    marriage.
   
. F8 S; q( X/ V7 L, K--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
   
/ x0 ^3 e- r& x9 w* H( r0 E--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
8 Z0 U* T* ]) q8 ^0 }2 ~    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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: u! l- F% Z' D- l6 E: c+ B# ^( U' Y--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
, Y8 ^6 p8 r5 y& f3 k3 w    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.