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：

--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
4 y0 O! {( w1 C4 g    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
1 r3 V  q. K% a+ G- O- e    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
( S# M# |: d# w# b3 q    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
+ k- b5 F7 ?7 m! F8 i% e    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
. g: a* \& L" a" n! [% ~: v8 W    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
# c/ N/ c' c5 v6 D% ^# W( Y& J' Q% ~    outstanding cultural figures.