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The Canadian Press
Majority of Canadians believe sexual harassment and sexual assault are major problems in youth hockey, according to new study .
According to a poll conducted by the Angus Reed Institute, 58% of Canadians believe that the occurrence of sexual misconduct is a major problem, and another 17 % consider it a minor problem.
According to the survey, 56% of respondents with close ties to youth hockey felt that sexual misconduct was a major problem. According to Angus Reed, women of all ages are more likely to perceive major problems than men of the same age group.
According to the study, men under 35 is least likely to feel problematic.
Angus Reid announced the results of her study on Wednesday as the quarterfinals were being played at the World Junior Her Hockey Championships in Edmonton.
Tournament held under scrutiny as Hockey Canada deals with impact of scandal over handling of sexual assault allegations against members of 2003 and her 2016 World Junior Teams It has been.
Other survey results found that 63% of respondents felt a change in Hockey Canada's leadership was needed, and 27% felt the recently announced I have confidence in the Governing Body's plan to combat toxic behavior. Hockey improves how women and girls are treated.
According to Angus Reed, the results were based on a random sample of her 2,279 Canadian adults who were members of her Angus Reed forum. Based on an online survey conducted in The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
This research was commissioned and paid for by Angus Reid.
This Canadian Press report was first published on August 17, 2022.
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