Actually, the Winnipeg statement was addressed to the faithful, who had been thrown into quite a state of consternation by HV, and it was designed to try and reconcile them to HV. That was the concern of the Canadian bishops. And it was obviously justified. 

They were not "calling out" the Pope.  I don't know a single person who is confused by AL. As far as I can see, the claim that it causes confusion is only made by people who elevate simple "yes-no" propositions over the frequently (if not always) "ambiguous" and "confusing" parables and actions actually used by our Lord to convey the Gospel teaching.