Canada's minister of sport says Hockey Canada must continue to transition to a new leadership team. Pascale St-Onge made the comments a day after Andrea Skinner resigned as the interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors.
"It must now be followed by a process of meaningful change in Hockey Canada's values and culture," said St-Onge in a statement. "We hope that the remaining members work actively toward the transition to a new leadership and governance team, one that can put in place the training and support that players require, and create an environment free of sexual violence, maltreatment and discrimination.
Skinner vigorously defended the national sports organization's leadership group at the Parliamentary hearing. She insisted hockey shouldn't be made a "scapegoat" or "centrepiece" for toxic culture that exists elsewhere in society, and referred to politicians who have been accused of sexual misconduct.
Hockey N.L. and Hockey New Brunswick both withdrew their $3-per-player fees Friday following Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
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