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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- C2 @& ^# w$ W5 L$ f--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
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% g5 ~" X7 K# s( L( ]    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
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    marriage.
   
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& |- o! ~9 C0 G. p, V--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
/ l  E' V. A* f* e4 c8 @; k' B    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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, O! A9 ~: l2 O$ Z+ m, G0 x--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
$ }& L1 m4 s4 q6 u. M3 O    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
% a) ^: I8 V3 ]  O9 m$ y6 q9 G    outstanding cultural figures.