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
% |9 F% W& d# a# V    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
, c" ], H1 e4 a" Y/ k    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
" k3 P8 e. ]/ u, r1 |--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
; @; n& W2 h% T, U3 V% s( U% Y  V    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
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8 ~9 m7 b4 F: I' k3 Q* y--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
9 D1 F3 ~. M  R+ Q6 o    tolerated in Canada.
   
: F* N- U/ i( X8 }% ~--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
: H: w2 s( k$ m0 N% ]    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
" S& K" ^8 a* B: A    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
$ Y1 M. s, n3 ?8 `--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
# h( y, |. g1 R7 A3 u$ Z! M    outstanding cultural figures.