Canadian or not, the behaviour reported by this band is inexcusable. This is not about bands from 20 years ago, or what others have done. This is about the responsibility of these artists to act as decent human beings.
There are now multiple rape allegations, which have been verified by a doctor. The public meanwhile is free to offer their own judgement based on multiple allegations and can choose to put their money and support towards artists who do not flaunt their fame to take advantage of women and assault them.
The sooner we stop making excuses for celebrities to commit sexual assault or other crimes, the sooner we can begin to expect proper decency, accountability and responsibility from them.
Matt Phillips