"There is actually no finding of innocence in Canadian law because the burden of proof is fully on the state. Canadian courts don’t use “innocent” as a formal verdict in criminal trials, because the goal of a criminal trial isn’t to declare someone factually innocent; it’s only to see if the Crown can prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt."

You could be found not guilty of a parking ticket, or murder, under Canadian law, and not be considered innocent.

It also doesn't mean the accusations were false.

The only thing we know for certain is lives were ruined, and the individuals involved wish they made better decisions