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：

$ u* g( Y; b7 m6 n0 k$ G--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
    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.
   
--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
. a3 D$ M1 U. r- g- ]    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
   
  V7 w3 |* K3 h7 e4 |3 D* h--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
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) h, O- Z5 S, a' g& o2 e--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
/ e3 ?; q! P% A5 [4 z) y* V    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
% G3 F2 s% E0 B- G9 k# r    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
  K7 E, r7 q. @: p! d' b    outstanding cultural figures.