Are Green Lasers Illegal in Canada?

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Hi, I have this pretty cool 5mW green laser and I'm wondering if it is legal as long as I don't try to blind drivers and pilots.
 
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Dr Lots-o'watts said:
What is illegal is to try to hurt people intentionally
Which - with the exception of hockey - is generally true of most things in Canada
 

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