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
$ ~8 O1 ?: _- z; n    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
. Z& ?! x4 h, B! ^& G    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
: V! u* |  A$ u9 Q    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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$ J. C& w% O: D& g3 I: g8 ?) y--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
* U; Q) Q# G2 E# F2 {! H+ l    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
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--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
$ u. M- T* }5 U: V' P    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
, x, {+ K+ j/ ~    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
8 S/ `1 D( d+ @; B--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
8 i1 _2 f4 s8 k  i( _% K$ P' G6 u% b7 @    outstanding cultural figures.