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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--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
+ c9 @+ F* j5 a4 J& f9 u! @$ Z* k" _    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
# x/ e3 ^8 C4 g5 Q4 }    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
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& |' _2 e' M/ o% \( I' j( J5 C5 i--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
* |$ g. H' ?  D$ u    tolerated in Canada.
   
! C/ ?6 Y- A' h$ }0 x# h* O6 F--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
( k. h2 ^( v6 P    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
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
+ g" U$ ^% |, O' r    outstanding cultural figures.