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
* x7 r0 Q7 w# _- M9 n, e# v6 X    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
1 l+ q) a1 l! C6 `    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
1 y, g' _+ x2 z* }, F1 F1 J; _    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
0 ~; [# {9 _$ D1 {  v! P" _    marriage.
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--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
& g1 E* S- Y& [* V0 P' ?  x5 P    tolerated in Canada.
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, Q/ S, q9 m9 R- r--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
& g5 T7 g  ~8 U    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
5 n1 D4 v5 K) O- u--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
  K! [' a1 ?" l' q8 r- ~0 p) W9 v    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.