Are they marked on a map? Are they recognized by any other nation (not including by their own)?
If not, then they aren't a nation.
Edit: Just to be clear, Canadian citizens DO have the right to challenge their government. American citizens, however, Don't get a say in the matter. This is between Canada and IT'S citizens, not the citizens of another, entirely separate country.
To my fellow Aussies:
The social media ban works through DNS, just change your DNS to either 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 in your router settings and browser setting. I've had no problems so far, but if that doesn't work you can always use TOR or another VPN service.