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：

( y# S/ Y2 h8 x' Q( u--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
5 T. E% F2 V) I8 x    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
# T! g3 p  G' K* F& L% Z--  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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; u% o8 c/ |( I--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
( w0 c% ]$ b) l. b) ?+ P+ c" S    tolerated in Canada.
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6 F0 X/ [! c3 T5 ?7 e) M' T--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
( }" z/ l) A3 @+ u. ?# N4 ^    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
    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
    outstanding cultural figures.