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：

$ i0 ]% d# T" D, Q# k--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
* x( P. I- ?, E$ W3 m. P$ x, r  p    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
9 P/ l: n; @9 B$ r    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
- y% {' S8 F; }. b  ?    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
   
5 U3 f& @5 T5 J6 ]/ w--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
   
0 [3 h) r5 ], |0 Z! r( K; y+ t--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
! p5 s% x2 f4 h" ?7 ~- O; [    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
) P- @* {$ i4 M7 \1 U1 u    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.