Hockey Canada’s mishandling of sexual assault allegations is symbolic of the lack of accountability in sporting bodies. The government must rebuild trust in sports with proper oversight.
The departure of Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith and the resignation of the sporting body’s entire board of directors are the latest signs of the deep problems within Canadian hockey.
The resignations also come after the government signaled it may have had enough of Hockey Canada. Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge recently said she doesn’t see how Hockey Canada could “rebuild trust” following reports the organization set up a second fund for sexual assault claims using registration fees.
Hockey Canada’s handling of the assault has been stridently questioned by Canadians. Those in charge entered into a settlement agreement of the allegations without knowing all of the facts, and apparently did not fully inform the Hockey Canada board of directors. As a non-profit, Hockey Canada is supposed to adhere to the federal Not-For-Profit Corporations Act. The organization is also supposed to meet requirements in the Sport Funding and Accountability Framework.
Government oversight Sporting bodies around the world have created a system largely free of government oversight and interference. However, that autonomy often leads to a lack of accountability. And we are seeing this happen with Hockey Canada.
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