Actually, the CPC did put Speer's widow in that position.  Had they lobbied for a swift and fair trial, it's likely that Khadr might have spent time in jail in the U.S. and Canada would have absolutely no liability to him or at least far less than $10.5 mln.

Furthermore, your contention that our Govt has the funds to pay widows of foreign soldiers is ridiculous.    There is nothing to settle and certainly no funds (i.e. tax dollars) earmarked to settle with the families of foreign soldiers.     Her husband was a soldier and thus fully aware of the risks of his job.     Canada has no obligations to her.

PS - how much did the CPC Govt give to her when they were in power and she was pursuing actions in the courts?     Yeah, that's right..... zero.     Again - Canada has no obligations to her no matter which party is in power.   Harsh but true.