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：

  h* }, i- y% ^$ Q* S--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
, d( b5 A1 ?; |# Z/ g    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
" y$ J  f; F! W, Z- n2 ^: F    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
) |2 m5 D: I% T% u    marriage.
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$ W5 W( H$ B5 H9 V0 M! ~% W, T--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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; u/ n9 `+ }1 P8 b. A--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
6 X5 @1 E; ?6 D0 t, h% S% w    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
. g! h; F1 j7 j1 p    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.