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：

  w& D0 k; m; o! z4 u& B8 Q* K--  A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a
    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
; w' r3 ?9 C% X    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
2 I5 K% t' J: g4 R    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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5 ^7 r# V- G4 U--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
/ [2 v$ M( ?0 F6 b+ a    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
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8 L8 C& I. R+ m+ z) T( I--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
! M$ r- a4 I/ L; L4 O    tolerated in Canada.
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/ {' v/ a# D9 t# S- B--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
( o5 [- h8 u2 \% B  d. W+ r    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
+ J2 W: z  n- d  v    context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
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, j2 a, `9 V' ?# K, b--  A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content
    about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada's
# g" ^; H6 R, x* f% T8 C2 U* ~. j    outstanding cultural figures.