Whatever the motivations or conclusions being drawn from the protests one observation is clear- The U.S. is indeed more democratic than Canada.
I base this on the simple fact that forces of enforcement and establishment would have shut down his speech here in Canada even before a possible nominaion could occur. The debate of identity-albeit controversial, could never be counted in this country. 
In a way. we should be thankful in being able to participate in a vigorous debate on modern nationality from afar,but remember- it is not ours and never has been.