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Hockey Canada says it needs to "do more" when it comes to fostering a safe culture in sports.
The state organization issued a brief statement Thursday after the federal government froze funds in response to sexual assault and out-of-court settlements.
Sports Pascal Sto Onji said Wednesday, Hockey Canada was hired by a third-party law firm to investigate an alleged involvement of eight players four years ago. He said he would only recover public funds if he provided an incomplete report by. At a gala event in London, Ontario.
St-Onge also requires national sports organizations to sign the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, a new government agency with the authority to independently investigate abuse complaints and tax sanctions. I added that there is.
Hockey Canada spokeswoman Esther Majiya acknowledged the minister's terms, adding that the organization "needs to do more as a leader."
Scott Smith, President of the Hockey Canada Association and retiring CEO Tom Lenny said earlier this week during a meeting of the Canadian Legislative Standing Committee on the organization's handling of the case in London. Grilled by a legislator on the hill.
This report by Canadian Press was first published on June 23, 2022.
