The national sports organization has lost government funding and corporate sponsorship following an alleged sexual assault by the 2018 men’s junior hockey team.
The national sports organization says it learned of the alleged incident on Thursday evening after being contacted by a reporter seeking comment on the alleged assault.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said yesterday there needs to be a “real reckoning” at Hockey Canada as the organization continues to deal with the fallout related to its handling of the alleged sexual assault in June 2018 and out-of-court settlement.Article contentTimeline: Hockey Canada’s handling of 2018 sexual assault allegation
June 22, 2022 — St-Onge announces a freeze to Hockey Canada’s federal funding until the organization discloses recommendations made by the third-party law firm and becomes a signatory to the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, a new government agency with the power to investigate abuse complaints and levy sanctions.
June 30, 2022 — NHL defenceman Victor Mete, a member of the 2018 world junior team, says he was not involved in the alleged assault, adding in a social media post he was on vacation with his family at the time. Mete says he’s “deeply troubled by reports of this incident” and will fully co-operate with investigators if requested.
July 18, 2022 — The Canadian Press is first to report Hockey Canada has maintained a fund that draws on minor hockey membership fees to pay for uninsured liabilities, including sexual abuse claims. The detail is included in a July 2021 affidavit sworn by Glen McCurdie, who was then Hockey Canada’s vice-president of insurance and risk management, as part of a lawsuit launched by an injured player in Ontario.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hockey Canada reveals learning about alleged 2003 sexual assault involving World Junior teamBREAKING: Hockey Canada released a statement on Friday revealing it has learned of an alleged group sexual assault said to have taken place in 2003.
Read more »
Canada's 2003 world junior team also accused of group sexual assault | CBC SportsHockey Canada says members of its 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team are being investigated for an alleged group sexual assault.
Read more »
Members of Canada's 2003 world hockey junior team also accused of group sexual assaultHockey Canada says members of its 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team are being investigated for a group sexual assault.
Read more »
London Police to conduct 'internal review' of 2018 Hockey Canada investigationThe London, Ont., police chief issued a statement saying the London Police Service will 'immediately' begin an 'internal review of the investigation' surrounding the alleged Hockey Canada incident to see if further action should be taken. (RealPDGrant)
Read more »
London, Ont., police announce review of investigation into 2018 sex assault claims after Hockey Canada event | CBC NewsThe London Police Service in Ontario is re-examining allegations of sexual assault involving some members of the 2018 world junior hockey team who attended a Hockey Canada gala, a case it initially closed without pressing charges.
Read more »
Scandal-hit Hockey Canada announces independent governance review, London police to review 2018 investigation in wake of sex assault allegationsNEW: Scandal-plagued Hockey Canada announces governance review as London police order probe of 2018 sex assault investigation.
Read more »