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：

! w" R- X2 @' p( R) n" b--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
6 l6 R1 ~0 _, B! i    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
3 O8 T. Z  |# V. Q6 E7 w    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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1 v# V- C# q. Q9 M6 L! f--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
3 g) K/ N& @6 {    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
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--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
   
+ G+ M% t3 C, y- a, T% X--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
# N. L4 `3 P) [4 N* _    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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& r" q0 R0 D* [! s: w# \--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
2 x7 d3 x0 }4 @* h# E    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
' A9 u6 `, q3 ?7 N, I1 x5 z    outstanding cultural figures.