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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* P% j7 D6 b2 M" E--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
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4 W" ]0 J5 X2 H9 w    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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--  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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--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
% S1 V4 h& P# i    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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--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
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