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
; D0 ]0 `' v& V* A5 h    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.
   
4 @/ F) f$ s; ^  a' Q) }! U1 t--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
( E3 m+ G1 y3 l$ d" Q$ }    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
  t4 C7 T: G2 U    marriage.
   
- q& ~  x. W8 b# g/ q0 Q--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
, w$ W6 r2 t( J) Y  m+ q    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.