[clitlyphype]

Anything is only "illegal" because some government has made it illegal by enacting some law. That's what governments do, as representatives of the people. They don't need to consult with every interest group before making a law, I don't think. There are a few ways to deal with an unpopular law: Speak up loud and clear (and legally) about why it's bad and try to get people on your side to change it; act illegally through civil disobedience and suffer the consequences before gaining enough support to have the laws changed; or vote the bastards out of office at the first chance you get. Or all of the above, I suppose. There are checks and balances even in Canada! The government won't risk doing something too unpopular lest it get booted out of office on the next go-around.