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
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    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
    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
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--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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7 i# w8 b  G$ M, Z+ A--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
2 I2 p& v9 }4 A; `# P: d6 d    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
( c% e2 M/ n4 ~5 I1 q- X    outstanding cultural figures.