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：

; D2 L+ r9 Q8 W3 Z--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
; ]3 |6 b; A8 V% [    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
: ^* b# s0 i- g" {    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
* E+ E' G% s5 o" r# Q. `, D0 x    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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" V. G" G' c* c" B- v. Y--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
   
. U" j4 z9 [, P8 L3 H/ q& s--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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. s! K  _- ~* O; @--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
; @; ?3 S& j; Y, x  h    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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0 L2 d  X* B, Z  j; ^  v8 e' m--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.