Under the law, that standard is not sufficient to meet the needs of justice in Canada. There is an obligation we should take seriously. Canada is certainly part of a world that does not want war criminals to go unprosecuted. We have an obligation to prosecute, share evidence and ensure that people are brought before the appropriate courts, regardless of whether we are talking about the International Court of Justice, a court in another country or a court in Canada. However, this cloud of insinuation worries us. Finally, we are preventing those people from walking free without really assuming our responsibilities.
In Canada, if allegations are made, they are presented, the person is brought before justice and we wait for the outcome. People may be found guilty or not guilty. We want to be fair. If someone is guilty, they should certainly pay for their crimes. However, if they are not guilty, they should not have to continue having to respond to unproven allegations. That is important for the sense of justice and for our system.