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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--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
2 y4 k2 S5 X( I    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
9 X6 @# j& c; G0 D! z. n7 ~    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
9 L% t' y" \* n6 N& y# @    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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  W0 x3 A& _/ z--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
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* o% j/ P4 d3 q! Y3 T--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
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& f8 r$ Z) W+ P/ w3 d; |--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
3 z  y" m* Y/ W    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
6 A- Z' M, R) n' B% w& X/ P; q    outstanding cultural figures.