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：

; m& o( W: p; `9 h5 i" q# f: }" F--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
1 N, {6 P3 W3 l' f0 l, J1 o& e    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
  w/ \6 ?. Y" U! |3 O) {    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
0 F8 k* q, [1 S  ?8 f' {3 w9 d; Q    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
0 p0 j% D/ V! C5 V6 v5 u--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
! N# I) E. A; F0 e0 ]0 N1 j    marriage.
   
1 c( U5 X1 ]1 B- C; z5 B+ ^/ e--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
  h+ [' K2 n" L( g- y5 {    tolerated in Canada.
   
& S( q: F, F1 k( O" V7 E--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
3 I( _7 ~1 |2 x- ~5 ^    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
. I0 q' P2 [4 L- x4 X    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
9 Y% k2 J/ \7 C: q    outstanding cultural figures.