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：

7 T$ D& q0 H" q! N--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
4 E) S0 ~# v5 k$ ~5 J2 t    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
1 x& z% ?: ]7 x9 M8 O  ~2 V$ m- e* Q    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
0 z" L# _: _& @9 V. h4 t# s    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
2 O# i3 n# N  Y4 r6 j    marriage.
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/ M4 b, j5 u. I# _% X% Z--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
/ Y3 S+ l9 G* _    tolerated in Canada.
   
) O- R) U# k! ?* E; }- T--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
% j0 u* m+ w+ ]4 I/ S* N. q    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
& w' K3 D7 |$ v) }6 c0 W/ ~    outstanding cultural figures.