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
& f2 p+ z* S( j5 |# T8 e) F7 R    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
* |9 q  h: j" r, P- l    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
. i. ]  o5 F- T$ ~* P1 D    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
   
, w& ]; a, I7 |! k--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
   
2 _7 X- d( M8 |: L0 B--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
    tolerated in Canada.
   
7 q9 h7 S+ G& h6 q* F--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
- i/ n- E7 k" B1 H7 z    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
   
8 g4 a, o7 D9 f. v( h! L: ]* L--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
* {  g8 Z4 W) Z    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
    outstanding cultural figures.