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：

" i$ g, Z8 _  t/ v$ t! T4 K# v--  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
% u6 D' s- Y2 w& v, n; S* n    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
+ C4 u& u- n, ~: T4 E" g9 }--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
, N- D& S3 u1 F    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
. k' b+ Z0 X- H  J) E) w, X: V" N# d    marriage.
   
: U& M! F8 F7 B( v  a. r+ ]; g--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
2 [5 T& L7 S: n3 h3 m9 P    tolerated in Canada.
   
. N$ p1 Q: V0 r$ S) a3 l--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
: F1 @. z, W5 h, _    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
& O6 |- G6 Y3 ]- I# Y( a    outstanding cultural figures.