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：

" e7 m& o: j0 _" H1 Z- N--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
* n( u$ S8 n# q# j; `    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
6 W7 }# L" c2 S$ i9 @$ l    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
$ d" X2 P* f3 r& b, Q  a6 A2 S9 L    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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3 c8 K8 ~$ f7 j$ I+ y5 I--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
. d/ b$ ]4 A3 J% H7 j. ^1 x+ W: I8 T) i* D    marriage.
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--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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) Q: T& a+ o0 ?' N--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
2 d: N9 {  p0 ^/ D; V$ Y    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
5 u: U9 b( k# i" ^. o) B    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.