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
    newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic
; b" W- n% P3 p4 P' B- }    principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not
$ g7 h9 K1 b1 u* l, O4 v/ H" l* \& x    justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
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8 c* a! {0 T. ~) B9 F9 s1 T--  Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection
    of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil
    marriage.
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9 N4 }# z. ^; ^# H% @" a/ V--  The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not
$ @% ^1 _+ U0 Q( T    tolerated in Canada.
   
. @1 s0 t# q* J: ~* ?--  Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its
    bicentennial next year. The section has been expanded to include more
* ~  z7 ?6 _( Y6 v+ `, \! J    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
    outstanding cultural figures.