Angus Reid poll also found that most Canadians are not convinced that Hockey Canada's new action plan will improve the situation. rice field.
Sexual Harassment and Assault in Sport Hockey dealing with culture suggests a new poll Wednesday.
Angus Reid Institute poll found 63% in senior leadership Only 8% disagreed with the need for a replacement. 27% say they don't know what to do.
As Hockey Canada comes under the microscope over sexual assault allegations by former players and the organization's use of funds to settle lawsuits, pollsters have launched an inquiry.
Four in five (80%) say they support the federal government's decision to freeze funding for Hockey Canada until changes are made. However, just over half (58%) said they were unsure whether Hockey Canada's new action plan to address this issue would improve the situation for women.
The numbers are much higher among women, with 62% reporting lack of confidence in plans to solve problems.
Other survey results showed thatonly 5% said sexual assault and harassment were a problem specific to hockey, and 84% said this was It's a broad issue and all sports cultures.
When it comes to youth hockey, more than half of respondents (58%) say sexual harassment and assault is a major problem, and another 17% Say it's a small problem.
The Angus Reed Institute conducted a survey of 2,279 Canadian adults from 8 August to 10 August. It has an estimated error of plus or minus 2.0 percentage points at 19 in 20.
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