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：

' g9 m0 N/ M$ E- o--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
6 ~. n7 M* O9 V  P3 x4 J    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
2 O3 G* l( j$ o* Q" O    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
   
2 Y5 G# \( G, f0 H' }--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
   
--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
1 R- [/ T+ t3 t& [! Q3 N    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
7 C. g; L/ b3 Y- x2 H--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
+ k% g, o, S/ d    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
2 @9 z: @  W9 Z- v! K2 ^0 q    outstanding cultural figures.