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：

2 \/ \$ \/ ~: H--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
$ {. w. H& n( L7 R  m/ o    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
& O& w* L$ o, o7 d. u1 K    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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: A$ E" c% }5 I& `--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
- |& f3 Y6 k7 A" w    marriage.
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--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
  {! Z% M; I, U/ }. r7 N7 u& J0 v    tolerated in Canada.
   
--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
, X  g* n7 _0 f1 L    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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1 o% u2 r8 Z' h7 ~4 \- b--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
4 g, P+ z  O3 j! P1 d; f    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
# N/ |# p4 r, L: G! e/ m2 C    outstanding cultural figures.