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
8 O" i) S9 l  o  @' x7 w7 q    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
$ v& L  c* L, q0 x2 T2 h% o6 p    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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) P. [3 q. [. B4 n6 t" m# W- I--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
( V% D/ p0 D, ?2 m3 `    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
% s0 X6 v: u7 {, R" F- k3 s    marriage.
   
) K) f8 g" f0 B+ d2 X--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
( b/ e& w: S1 i, f# S1 c8 S    tolerated in Canada.
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7 H0 [3 ?1 D% m# B2 \) l# {. s; i  r--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
, q" Z  A. J& `# c( z    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
3 v' `0 J# H! k- \--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
, J! X: d# d7 Z6 Z- \# D    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
% L( ]/ U' |5 A3 m5 F" ]# M9 I" v    outstanding cultural figures.