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
    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
% W1 i" u1 [  _. k7 c! b) V    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
) R9 T' r) {; ^    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
6 I. H$ F3 i3 f    marriage.
   
* z4 t: R, p* S' ?1 ]3 C0 B--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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  C: Z. r8 f. h8 c, R1 F  r--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
5 s; R; G$ W; R, q3 ?- a! x    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
1 M$ D$ O+ t3 Y* T; k4 t5 ~    outstanding cultural figures.