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：
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0 V  Q+ _1 a4 E4 f7 e- Z: I& C' W" f--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
! w1 `# J0 _& j8 s( g+ h/ X    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
6 F/ N2 h) A7 T    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
1 d) @$ R1 U- [: A4 e$ a' I    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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! X6 N: x  o! ^9 O' @! P--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
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9 N- s" P. \6 H3 i: \: ]. o8 W$ M--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
; u" V; U- ?2 @. ^    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
6 i$ d$ G$ o: H) m4 p: s--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
; X6 D% D& T* n% L    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.