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
& t5 J% `2 s: e* I    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
7 Q- R- l; k5 ~# i    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
9 R; @6 J6 z0 Z/ s5 M0 S8 t    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
" ^5 F# Y; [& X& I    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
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. d. [, g; _) W, m/ |8 w, u--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
8 Y9 _; Q9 ?3 k) n    tolerated in Canada.
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8 G$ o$ t' b& Y; `9 j* x--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
$ z) Q8 L$ ~7 N$ h0 |; F+ u) y5 A    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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$ F& J. ^+ P, S; b3 [3 }--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.