It's exactly what we're promised. Historically, the church has thrived under persecution, and and so hopefully it helps bring about revival among the canadian church (as well as the west at large).

Gen 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Luke 10:10-12 "But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say," "Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you." "But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.