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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) Z8 n. b" @; j# r3 @0 K8 k2 @! ~--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
$ J) ~2 A8 z% F5 Z    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.
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" ?& F" g& Y8 v+ w, M) D4 H8 K--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
; I5 Y3 F# x( q$ G7 i1 l    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
5 a3 G4 K9 [% S# v    marriage.
   
1 d" d3 ~  Z( ]) m# M--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
# Z6 J2 z, Q7 A% ]; r7 V* Q    tolerated in Canada.
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5 K3 v6 B8 M7 s--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    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
# Q; g5 j1 n- {. p) K: U7 j0 `    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.