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：
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--  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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- V7 k! a, @9 e! j--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
' a9 S( ]- r1 D# ?5 ^    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
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" Q8 j/ l9 T- R4 I! V$ D3 K) r( X--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
% F6 C' r$ Q" w: {& s    tolerated in Canada.
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% {$ [/ o% f  ?% f" h) a4 }1 p--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
; ]" _$ {. v6 P  Z% ]    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
3 j* S$ R; g. o* v% X( I! t  l" W  `    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
* P1 L! N' d9 V  n  G2 L  x    outstanding cultural figures.