Hockey Canada

2022 - 10 - 5

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Tim Hortons pulls sponsorship of men's programming in wake of ... (CBC.ca)

Hockey Canada is on the defensive over allegations that some members of its gold-medal winning World Junior team in 2018 took part in a group sexual assault, ...

Following Tim Hortons's move, Hockey Canada said in a statement that it "continues to have discussions with its corporate partners on the organization's … "It … St-Onge applauded the move. Wednesday evening, Scotiabank also said it would continue to "pause" its sponsorship of Hockey Canada — implemented in June — for the entire 2022/2023 season, including the upcoming World Junior Championship. In a statement, the company — which first suspended its sponsorship in June — said it has "communicated to Hockey Canada on many occasions that the organization needs to take strong and definitive action" in order to regain the faith and trust of Canadians. "We're deeply disappointed in the lack of progress that Hockey Canada has made to date," it said.

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Trudeau says it “boggles the mind that Hockey Canada is continuing ... (Hope Standard)

Hockey Quebec has also decided to keep the portion of registration fees normally handed over to the national organization, which amounts to $3 per sign-up.

They want a change of culture and they want to fight against sexual violence,” St-Onge told reporters in Ottawa. It’s just an uncertainty of what the future will look like if they’re not involved.” None of the allegations were tested in court. “I think there’s two things going on there: one, there is a level of protectionism. “It also sends the message to the leaders at the organization that are holding on to their jobs that Hockey Canada doesn’t belong to them. “I’m not so sure that they can fully regain the trust without doing a lot more than they already have.”

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Tim Hortons, Scotiabank pull Hockey Canada sponsorship for men's ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Tim Hortons informed Hockey Canada this week it has pulled its sponsorship of all men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, the company says in a ...

“It also sends the message to the leaders at the organization that are holding on to their jobs that Hockey Canada doesn’t belong to them. They want a change of culture and they want to fight against sexual violence,” St-Onge told reporters in Ottawa. “We acknowledge there are very serious issues in the game and much work is needed to improve the culture of hockey. “We’ve communicated to Hockey Canada on many occasions that the organization needs to take strong and definitive action before it can regain the faith and trust of Canadians,” the statement reads. “From Hockey Canada, we expect a tangible commitment to transparency with Canadians, strong leadership, accountability with their stakeholders and the hockey community, and improved safety both on and off the ice. Hockey Nova Scotia says its board of governors is meeting next week to review next steps.

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Ontario Hockey Federation, Hockey Quebec withholding funds from ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The Ontario Hockey Federation says it has asked Hockey Canada not to collect the $3 participant assessment fee for its players in the 2022-23 season, ...

“It also sends the message to the leaders at the organization that are holding on to their jobs that Hockey Canada doesn’t belong to them. They want a change of culture and they want to fight against sexual violence,” St-Onge told reporters in Ottawa. “We acknowledge there are very serious issues in the game and much work is needed to improve the culture of hockey. “The OHF is monitoring the situation at Hockey Canada, as we strive to create effective and meaningful change. “It is our understanding now that this request was never directed to the Board before his departure,” McKee said. “Since the leaders of Hockey Canada are holding on to their jobs, the voting members need to clean the house.”

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Hockey Canada's response to scandal 'boggles the mind,' says ... (CBC.ca)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the posturing of Hockey Canada — accused of mishandling allegations of gang rapes — "boggles the mind," while the federal ...

"The OHF remains committed to protecting the game of hockey on and off the ice this season for our members. "I think we need meaningful change at the top of Hockey Canada. "He confirmed he would take it to the board of directors. "Settlement payments must be viewed in a positive manner, not a negative manner. "They spent a lot of money on Navigator. "I think the decision that Hockey Québec took shows that reform [is] being engaged. "Parents across the country are losing faith or have lost faith in Hockey Canada. It's a company that's trying to put the narrative of that they're great guys, nothing's wrong, we're going to change, everything will be fine. "Will the lights stay on at the rink? To me, it's not a risk worth taking." It is our understanding now that this request was never directed to the board before his departure. "Since the leaders of Hockey Canada are holding on to their jobs, the voting members need to clean the house."

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Hockey Quebec withholds funds from Hockey Canada, Tim Hortons ... (Alberta Prime Times)

Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will not transfer funds to the national organization, while a well-known Canadian brand ...

They want a change of culture and they want to fight against sexual violence. B.C Hockey said it would "continue to monitor" the situation, while Hockey Saskatchewan responded with a "no comment" reply. "I think there's two things going on there: one, there is a level of protectionism. "It also sends the message to the leaders at the organization that are holding on to their jobs that Hockey Canada doesn't belong to them," St-Onge told reporters in Ottawa. Hockey Alberta and Hockey Manitoba did not respond. "I think that that's happening on one hand and why they want to stay in their positions. "Since the leaders of Hockey Canada are holding on to their jobs, the voting members need to clean the house." The resolution was first reported by La Presse. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it "boggles the mind that Hockey Canada is continuing to dig in its heels" as more Canadians lose faith in it. The Canadian Press reached out to provincial hockey associations in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for reaction to Hockey Quebec's resolution. The Ontario Hockey Federation, the largest of Canada's 13 provincial and territorial hockey associations, has asked Hockey Canada a second time to not collect the $3 participant assessment fee from its members for the 2022-23 season. MONTREAL — Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will not transfer funds to the national organization, while a well-known Canadian brand extended its sponsorship boycott.

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'Boggles the mind': PM Trudeau, MPs condemn Hockey Canada for ... (CTV News)

On the heels of another tense hearing with Hockey Canada's past and current board chairs defending the organization, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MPs ...

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Hockey Canada largué par ses partenaires sportifs et commerciaux (Le Devoir)

Le dévoilement de l'existence d'un second fonds servant à régler des plaintes d'agressions sexuelles secoue les branches provinciales du sport national. Dans ...

Le scandale a accaparé une partie de la période de questions mercredi à Ottawa. En août, d’après des procès-verbaux obtenus par le Comité permanent du patrimoine canadien, le conseil d’administration de Hockey Canada a déclaré que la fédération était une « famille » et qu’elle devait « riposter avec force et ne pas rester en zone neutre ». « J’ai remarqué que sur le casque de mon enfant, il y avait le collant de Hockey Canada. John Kastner a abordé dès juillet la question de la cotisation auprès de Hockey Canada et de son président de l’époque, Michael Brind’Amour, puis a informé les organisations membres de l’OHF en assemblée publique. Hockey Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario, une organisation soeur, n’a pas voulu commenter puisqu’elle était encore en train de déterminer la marche à suivre. Depuis, elle a lancé un plan d’action pour rectifier la situation, mais celui-ci ne compte « aucun expert ou organisme oeuvrant en éducation, en sensibilisation et en prévention de la violence sexuelle », déplore Hockey Québec.

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Hockey Québec retire sa confiance à Hockey Canada (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Hockey Québec a retiré sa confiance à l'endroit de Hockey Canada, aux prises avec divers scandales sexuels qui ont été mis au grand jour au cours des ...

La résolution de Hockey Québec a été adoptée dans les heures qui ont suivi. On n'est pas nécessairement satisfaits présentement de la manière dont il procède à la mise en place du plan d'action, a dit Claude Fortin, président du conseil d'administration de Hockey Québec, sur les ondes de Tout un matin. Je ne peux pas comprendre à quel point Hockey Canada refuse d'accepter la réalité qu'il n'a plus la confiance des parents et des Canadiens, a-t-il enchaîné. Brind’Amour ont fait honte à tous les bénévoles du Québec, du Canada, en se pensant indispensables, incontournables, excellents. Ce n'est pas surprenant que les organisations provinciales aient des doutes sur la continuité de la situation. « Je pense qu'à un moment donné, il faut arrêter de se dire qu'on va pouvoir changer de l'intérieur. Je pense que le mouvement pour réformer Hockey Canada est engagé avec la décision de Hockey Québec ce matin. Je me suis couché fâché, a indiqué François Lemay, un entraîneur bénévole à Granby qui On a demandé de faire des choses qui, selon nous, étaient justes et intelligentes. Et tout le monde est d'accord en ce moment pour dire que ça prend un changement de la culture du côté du hockey, particulièrement en ce qui a trait à la violence sexuelle, a déclaré la ministre fédérale des Sports, Pascale St-Onge. « Avant tout, je trouve cela effarant que Hockey Canada continue de tenir ferme. Une motion a été adoptée mardi soir indiquant que Hockey Québec désavoue Hockey Canada.

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BC Hockey 'monitoring' situation as more groups cut funds to ... (Globalnews.ca)

Later in the day, the Ontario Hockey Federation confirmed to Global News that it intends to withhold its funds from Hockey Canada as well, saying it made a ...

“We are all invested in the acceleration of positive change in our game. Later in the day, the Ontario Hockey Federation confirmed to Global News that it intends to withhold its funds from Hockey Canada as well, saying it made a formal request for the national organization “to not collect the $3.00 Participant Assessment Fee for the 2022-2023 season.” “BC Hockey is committed to playing a role in accountability for positive change in hockey for our participant members.”

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Justin Trudeau met Hockey Canada en échec (Le Journal de Québec)

Justin Trudeau a varlopé Hockey Canada et dit «comprendre» le choix de Hockey Québec de prendre ses distances.

«Comme parent de joueur de hockey qui a payé une cotisation, je tiens à saluer le leadership de Hockey Québec pour leur décision de ne pas envoyer les frais d’inscription à Hockey Canada! Dans une déclaration, elle demande à Hockey Canada de ne pas collecter le 3 $. M. Très actif dans le dossier, M. Assez, c’est assez!», a dit Sébastien Lemire, porte-parole du Bloc québécois en matière de Sports. La Fédération de hockey de l’Ontario a emboîté le pas à Hockey Québec en après-midi.

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Hockey Quebec withholds funds from Hockey Canada, Tim Hortons ... (CTV Montreal)

Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will no longer transfer funds to the national organization.

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Pressure mounts on Hockey Canada as Tim Hortons, Scotiabank ... (The Globe and Mail)

That announcement followed a decision by Hockey Quebec to immediately withhold player registration fees from Hockey Canada, while the Ontario Hockey Federation ...

We’re deeply disappointed in the lack of progress that Hockey Canada has made to date.” “Following the latest information uncovered in recent days and months concerning the Hockey Canada situation, Hockey Quebec’s Board of Directors is very concerned … The association said it will request a financial report from Hockey Canada “on the use of all funds that Hockey Quebec will have transferred to Hockey Canada.” The article also stated the trust “has not been used, but remains available for its stated purpose,” based on information provided by Hockey Canada to The Globe. The organization sent a memo to partners and sponsors Monday, which was obtained by The Globe, telling them the fund is being portrayed inaccurately in the media “as an additional Hockey Canada asset” and noted the fund had not been used to settle a claim. “I really hope they understand, because hockey is a really important sport to a lot of Canadians and a lot of kids, and right now this mess is doing no favours to kids across the country.” Notes from the board meetings indicate that, after hiring Navigator, Hockey Canada wanted to “push back hard,” and change the perspective of Canadians by repeating its talking points in public. “Following the latest information uncovered in recent days and months concerning the Hockey Canada situation, Hockey Quebec’s Board of Directors is very concerned,” the resolution from Hockey Quebec said. “We’re deeply disappointed in the lack of progress that Hockey Canada has made to date.” Tim Hortons, which is owned by Toronto-based Restaurant Brands International, is one of a number of sponsors that suspended support for Hockey Canada in June in the early days of the controversy. Phillip McKee, executive director of the Ontario Hockey Federation, said his organization informed Hockey Canada in July that it wanted that portion of its registration fees frozen, but Hockey Canada board chair Michael Brind’Amour never took the request to the board, despite telling OHF he would. Tim Hortons and Bank of Nova Scotia both said Wednesday that their decision to suspend sponsorship of Hockey Canada this summer would be extended for all men’s hockey for the 2022-23 season.

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Tim Hortons, Scotiabank cut Hockey Canada sponsorships for 2022 ... (Globalnews.ca)

Tim Hortons and Scotiabank said they are disappointed with Hockey Canada's lack of progress to date and they will cease sponsorship of men's programming.

“We’re deeply disappointed in the lack of progress that Hockey Canada has made to date.” Hockey Quebec said on Wednesday that it would be withholding a portion of its registration fees from Hockey Canada. The Ontario Hockey Federation also confirmed to Global News that it intends to withhold its funds from Hockey Canada. “Ultimately our position hasn’t wavered: the time for change is long overdue.” “It boggles the mind that Hockey Canada is continuing to dig in its heels,” said Trudeau. The federation said it made a formal request to Hockey Canada “to not collect the $3.00 Participant Assessment Fee for the 2022-2023 season.”

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Tim Hortons, Scotiabank pull Hockey Canada sponsorship for men's ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Tim Hortons informed Hockey Canada this week it has pulled its sponsorship of all men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, the company says in a ...

“It also sends the message to the leaders at the organization that are holding on to their jobs that Hockey Canada doesn’t belong to them. They want a change of culture and they want to fight against sexual violence,” St-Onge told reporters in Ottawa. “We acknowledge there are very serious issues in the game and much work is needed to improve the culture of hockey. “We’ve communicated to Hockey Canada on many occasions that the organization needs to take strong and definitive action before it can regain the faith and trust of Canadians,” the statement reads. “From Hockey Canada, we expect a tangible commitment to transparency with Canadians, strong leadership, accountability with their stakeholders and the hockey community, and improved safety both on and off the ice. Hockey Nova Scotia says its board of governors is meeting next week to review next steps.

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Tim Hortons pulls Hockey Canada sponsorship for 2022-23 season (News 1130)

A spokesperson confirmed that Tim Hortons would continue to fund Canada's women's and Paralympic hockey teams, as well as youth hockey.

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Gestion d'allégations d'agression sexuelle | La glace craque sous ... (La Presse)

L'étau se resserre sur Hockey Canada, à qui Hockey Québec a retiré une partie de son financement, une mesure que la Fédération ontarienne de hockey (FOH) ...

Et tout le monde est d’accord en ce moment que ça prend un changement de culture, particulièrement en ce qui a trait aux violences sexuelles », a tranché Mme St-Onge. Selon elle, les appels aux démissions des directeurs et administrateurs étaient fondés sur de la « désinformation ». « Hockey Canada est devenu assez sulfureux et n’a pas donné de signes, au cours des derniers jours, que de gros changements s’en venaient », dit-il. Hockey Saskatchewan a indiqué ne pas avoir de « commentaires » à formuler sur la décision de Hockey Québec, tandis qu’en Colombie-Britannique et en Nouvelle-Écosse, on dit « suivre de près la situation ». « On cherche à sauver son image de marque », dit-il. « Nous sommes profondément découragés par le manque d’action et d’engagement de Hockey Canada pour changer sa culture interne », a annoncé Telus dans une déclaration écrite publiée tôt jeudi matin. En plus de voir le versement de subventions gouvernementales interrompu jusqu’à nouvel ordre, Hockey Canada a été largué par certains commanditaires majeurs au cours des derniers mois. En conséquence, Tim Hortons s’est retiré de tous les programmes masculins pour la saison 2022-2023, ce qui comprend le très couru Championnat mondial junior, dont la prochaine présentation aura justement lieu au Canada. En fin de journée, seuls Hockey Québec et la FOH avaient énoncé des positions tranchées. Dans une déclaration écrite fournie à La Presse, Phillip McKee, directeur exécutif de la Fédération ontarienne de hockey (FOH), affirme avoir informé dès le 29 juillet dernier Michael Brind’Amour, alors président du conseil d’administration de Hockey Canada, que la fédération nationale ne collecterait pas les 3 $ par joueur en vue de la saison 2022-2023. L’étau se resserre sur Hockey Canada : dans la foulée de sa gestion critiquée d’allégations d’agression sexuelle mettant en cause des joueurs juniors, trois commanditaires majeurs, Tim Hortons, la Banque Scotia et Telus, l’ont largué en se retirant de tous les programmes masculins pour la saison 2022-2023. Il n’a pas été possible de corroborer la version de M.

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Telus, Chevrolet not sponsoring some Hockey Canada programs ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Telus Corp. says it will not be sponsoring Hockey Canada's men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming World Juniors tournament.

We are committed to supporting hockey and sport that is inclusive and safe for all Canadians.” Telus says it is “deeply disheartened” by the lack of action and commitment from Hockey Canada to drive necessary cultural change. “In our view, Hockey Canada continues to resist meaningful change and we can no longer confidently move forward together. “Recipe, Swiss Chalet and The Keg have decided to cancel all men’s related partnership support of Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada did not respond when asked by Sportsnet for a comment. A message sent to the Nike corporate office in the United States was not immediately returned.

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Hockey Saskatchewan dismisses reports of second Hockey Canada ... (Globalnews.ca)

That was the sentiment from Regina hockey parent Dallas Verity, after a Globe and Mail report revealed Hockey Canada put registration fees towards a second fund ...

I think the media were portraying that this is a slush fund to pay off sexual misconduct cases, well really right now that is probably one of the few items that could come up because of statutes of limitation.” “This Legacy Trust fund continues to exist today and provides annual funding to Members of Hockey Canada and the CHL by way of realized annual investment income. “I want to ensure the members of Hockey Saskatchewan that there is in no way a “slush” fund.” However, the company plans to keep supporting women’s, para and youth hockey. “This is really our money.” The so-called Participants Legacy Trust Fund is not a fund of Hockey Canada but is rather for the 13 members of Hockey Canada, one of which is Hockey Saskatchewan.

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Hockey Canada loses another sponsor as Telus joins growing exodus (Globalnews.ca)

“TELUS will not be sponsoring Hockey Canada's men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming World Juniors tournament. We remain ...

They need to realize that if we have to create an organization, get rid of Hockey Canada and create an organization called Canada Hockey instead, people will look at doing that. CFO Brian Cairo told MPs during a July committee meeting that $6.8 million of that total was related to Graham James, a former Canadian junior ice hockey coach who pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault in 1997. The use of the fund to cover sexual assault and abuse settlements sparked an outcry from parents, politicians and sponsors across the country. “TELUS will not be sponsoring Hockey Canada’s men’s hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming World Juniors tournament. There’s lots of people who could run it,” he said. “There needs to be wholesale change …

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Hockey Canada: Telus ne commanditera plus les programmes ... (Le Soleil)

L'entreprise de télécommunications Telus annonce qu'elle ne commanditera plus les programmes de hockey masculin de Hockey Canada pour la saison 2022-2023, ...

Telus a aussi annoncé jeudi qu’elle ne commanditerait aucune programmation masculine de Hockey Canada cette saison, dont le Championnat du monde junior masculin à Halifax et Moncton. Jeudi matin, la porte-parole de Canadian Tire, Jane Shaw, a indiqué que l’entreprise avait pris la décision de mettre fin à son partenariat avec Hockey Canada après mûre réflexion. Cette décision a été prise à la suite d’une réunion d’urgence du conseil d’administration de la fédération provinciale, jeudi. Il n’y a plus personne qui a confiance en Hockey Canada.» La ministre fédérale des Sports, Pascale St-Onge, a déclaré qu’il était temps de «faire le ménage». Je sais pas quoi d’autre qu’on peut dire sauf qu’on a perdu confiance en Hockey Canada, il est temps qu’ils partent!»

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Sponsorship boycott of Hockey Canada's men's programs grows ... (Hope Standard)

A growing list of top-tier corporate sponsors are pulling their support for Hockey Canada's men's programs for the 2022-23 season amid criticism of the ...

Ultimately our position hasn’t wavered: the time for change is long overdue.” Hockey Quebec said this week it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will not transfer funds to the national organization. “In our open letter in June, we publicly called on Hockey Canada to hold the game to a higher standard and we are disappointed with the lack of progress to date,” the bank said in a statement.

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Canadian Tire permanently ending Hockey Canada sponsorship ... (The Globe and Mail)

It joins other corporations in ending sponsorship of Hockey Canada but is the first company to take the step of permanently pulling support from the ...

The [full list of sponsors and their current status can be seen here](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hockey-canada-sponsors-list/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox). 5, Tim Hortons and Bank of Nova Scotia said [their suspension of sponsorship would be extended for all men’s hockey](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-hockey-canada-tim-hortons-sponorship/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox)for the 2022-23 season, while [Canadian Tire permanently ended their relationship](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hockey-canada-canadian-tire-sponsorship/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox)with the organization. [withdrew their financial support](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-scotiabank-suspends-hockey-canada-sponsorship/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox)in a variety of ways. "We are at a moment of shame, sadness and anger, but also possibility – [where we can imagine both the nation and its game as something better](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-if-hockey-is-our-game-then-its-history-of-violence-is-also-our-legacy/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox)," writes Kristi Allain. A Globe and Mail investigation in July revealed that Hockey Canada used an internal reserve built by player registration fees, known as the National Equity Fund, to settle a $3.55-million sexual-assault lawsuit for an undisclosed sum. [chair of Hockey Canada’s board of directors, resigned](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hockey-canada-board-chair-michael-brindamour-stepping-down-from/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox). [Hockey Canada is bleeding sponsors – and it only has itself to blame](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-hockey-canada-scandal-sponsors/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox), writes Robyn Urback. 11, CEO Scott Smith and the entire board of directors [have stepped down](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hockey-canada-scott-smith-resignation/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox)amid calls for a leadership overhaul in the organization. The organization told federal hearings [they have paid out $8.9-million](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hockey-canada-says-it-paid-out-76-million-worth-of-settlements-with/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox)to settle alleged 21 cases of sexual assault since 1989. [Hockey Canada's special multimillion-dollar fund](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hockey-canada-fund-sexual-assault-allegations/?utm_source=infobox&utm_medium=inarticle&utm_campaign=hockeycanadainfobox), fed by player registration fees, that it uses to pay out settlements in cases of alleged sexual assault. Sobeys’ sponsorship was limited to the women’s national hockey team, and the company is exploring how to continue that support directly without involving Hockey Canada, spokesperson Karen White-Boswell wrote in a statement. (which owns Swiss Chalet and The Keg) said that it had decided to cancel all sponsorship activities with Hockey Canada related to men’s hockey.

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It's time to think of replacing Hockey Canada with a new ... (CBC.ca)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's time to think about starting a new organization to replace Hockey Canada, which continues to defend itself despite ...

"It is inconceivable that folks at Hockey Canada continue to dig in. Hockey Canada is planning to host the 2023 World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton, N.B., from Dec. I would say that he's conducting himself as an 'A' in the circumstances," she responded. "Telus will not be sponsoring Hockey Canada's men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming world juniors tournament. "In our open letter in June, we publicly called on Hockey Canada to hold the game to a higher standard and we are disappointed with the lack of progress to date," the bank said in a statement. "I'm a hard marker, and I think that the circumstances in which Mr. Sobeys and Skip the Dishes, a food delivery app, also announced Thursday they are cutting ties. 26 to Jan. CBC News has confirmed that Hockey Canada's board and its provincial members had a conference call scheduled for 5 p.m. "We at GM have no tolerance for abuse of any kind and wish to see Hockey Canada return to setting a positive example for all Canadians in all it does," spokesperson Jennifer Wright said in a statement. Thursday ahead of an in-person meeting set for Oct 15. "We are deeply disheartened by the lack of action and commitment from Hockey Canada to drive necessary cultural change," the telecommunications company said in a statement.

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Crise à Hockey Canada | Trudeau hausse le ton, Canadian Tire ... (La Presse)

« Il est temps qu'ils partent. » Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau hausse le ton contre les dirigeants de Hockey Canada, que plusieurs commanditaires ...

Hockey Manitoba réclame aussi « un examen du plan d’action de Hockey Canada afin d’inclure la consultation d’experts ou d’organisations travaillant dans le domaine de l’éducation, de la sensibilisation et de la prévention de la violence sexuelle ». « Il est en effet difficile de croire que ce phénomène est nouveau et qu’il se limite à Hockey Canada. Jeudi, la fédération de la Nouvelle-Écosse a annoncé à son tour un gel du transfert des fonds à Hockey Canada, disant qu’elle avait « perdu confiance » en cette organisation. « Le Respect Group, qui se concentre sur la prévention de l’intimidation, des abus, du harcèlement et de la discrimination, est l’une des nombreuses organisations où les fonds seront redirigés. « À notre avis, Hockey Canada continue de résister à des changements significatifs et nous ne pouvons plus avancer avec confiance. On ne voudrait pas voir disparaître Hockey Canada au complet, on peut tout simplement remplacer les gens et la culture », a affirmé M.

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Hockey Canada: «Il est temps qu'ils partent!» lance Trudeau, d ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

Invité à commenter de nouveau le scandale entourant Hockey Canada, le premier ministre canadien a haussé le ton contre l'organisation. «Le fait qu'ils ne ...

Je rappelle que le positionnement Canada de cette chaîne repose entre autres sur cette association-là», a soutenu M. TELUS ne commanditera pas les programmes de hockey masculin en 2022-2023, ce qui inclut le prochain Championnat du monde junior. En pleine crise depuis la divulgation d’un cas de viol collectif qu’elle a réglé hors cour avec la victime alléguée, l’organisation estime qu’elle n’a rien à se reprocher concernant sa gestion des derniers mois, aux dires de la présidente intérimaire du conseil d’administration, Andrea Skinner, qui a aussi accusé les médias de faire de la désinformation. «Nous avons le cœur profondément brisé devant le manque d’action et d’engagement de la fédération pour favoriser un changement de culture nécessaire, a écrit la compagnie par le biais d’un porte-parole. Nous sommes fiers de notre engagement sportif et on investira encore dans notre sport national en redirigeant notre soutien vers des organisations reliées au hockey qui correspondent davantage à nos valeurs.» Dans le cas de cette dernière entreprise, la décision semble définitive.

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As PM suggests Hockey Canada could be replaced, which sponsors ... (CTV News)

Pressure appears to be mounting on Hockey Canada from both top corporate sponsors and political leaders, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggesting that ...

We remain passionate fans and supporters of the sport of hockey and stand committed to enabling systemic change to make hockey safe for all," said Telus media relations in a statement on Oct. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and await more information regarding Hockey Canada’s actions to address the findings in these investigations and create a safe environment for all athletes," Nike Media Relations said in an email statement to CTV News on Oct. In our open letter in June, we publicly called on Hockey Canada to hold the game to a higher standard and we are disappointed with the lack of progress to date. We fully intend to continue to support the Women’s National Hockey team and are currently exploring options that will allow us to do that directly, without any connection to Hockey Canada," said Sobeys media relations in an email to CTV News on Oct. We at GM have no tolerance for abuse of any kind and wish to see Hockey Canada return to setting a positive example for all Canadians in all it does," said GM Canada Executive Director of Communications Jennifer Wright in a statement on Oct. "Empire has been a proud sponsor of the Women’s National Hockey team for a number of years. "We’ve communicated to Hockey Canada on many occasions that the organization needs to take strong and definitive action before it can regain the faith and trust of Canadians. “We can confirm that Chevrolet Canada has stepped back from its sponsorship activities with Hockey Canada as we seek more clarity on what specific steps the organization has and will take following the alleged incidents of abuse. We are committed to supporting hockey and sport that is inclusive and safe for all Canadians," said Canadian Tire Corporation Senior Vice President of Communications Jane Shaw in a statement on Oct. We officially informed Hockey Canada this week that we have pulled out of all men’s hockey programming for the 2022-23 season including the men’s world junior championships. We’re deeply disappointed in the lack of progress that Hockey Canada has made to date. They need to realize that if we have to create an organization—get rid of Hockey Canada and create an organization called 'Canada Hockey' instead, people will look at doing that.”

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Okanagan resort cuts ties with Hockey Canada following assault ... (Hope Standard)

Predator Ridge set plans in motion in June, becoming one of the first organizations to do so.

“We have notified Hockey Canada that we are permanently severing ties with them,” Predator Ridge management said in an email to Capital News. [Canada](/tag/canada/) [hockey](/tag/hockey/) [Kelowna](/tag/kelowna/) [Okanagan](/tag/okanagan/) [Vernon](/tag/vernon/) Predator Ridge was announced as the ‘summer home of Hockey Canada’ back in February 2012, as many of the biggest stars of the NHL make the Okanagan their off-season getaway.

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Trudeau réclame le grand ménage à Hockey Canada (Le Devoir)

Alors que Canadian Tire s'ajoute à la liste croissante de commanditaires de haut niveau qui retirent leur soutien à Hockey Canada, Justin Trudeau estime que ...

Interrogé à ce sujet, John Kastner, le président de la Fédération de hockey de l’Ontario, affirme qu’il aura bientôt son mot à dire sur la gestion de Hockey Canada lors de l’élection des membres du conseil d’administration de la fédération. La moitié du CA de Hockey Canada provient de l’Ontario, et aucun Québécois n’y siège, note par ailleurs Mac Ross, professeur à l’Université Western et spécialiste de la culture du sport, à propos des réactions contrastées des instances des deux provinces. En Ontario, les trois organisations provinciales ont demandé à la fédération nationale de ne pas collecter la cotisation de 3 $ par joueur qui lui reviendrait lors de la prochaine saison, sans plus. « À un moment donné, il va falloir dire : “Bien, OK, on va créer Canada Hockey à la place, puis c’est [lui] qui [va] s’occuper de nos jeunes”, a suggéré le premier ministre dans les couloirs du parlement, interrogé par les journalistes. [Au moins neuf plaintes d’agressions sexuelles](https://www.ledevoir.com/sports/761073/un-autre-fonds-pour-couvrir-des-plaintes-d-agressions-sexuelles-chez-hockey-canada-fait-reagir?utm_source=recirculation&utm_medium=hyperlien&utm_campaign=corps_texte) ont été ainsi réglées depuis 1989, pour un total de 7,6 millions de dollars. « J’espère qu’ils vont prendre la bonne décision avant que tout s’écroule finalement pour l’organisation », a-t-elle lâché à la sortie de son cabinet.

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Hockey Canada 'absurd' in its continued resistance to leadership ... (CBC.ca)

Comments to Heritage Committee reveal a 'level of institutional arrogance': investigative writer. Mouhamad Rachini · CBC Radio · Posted: Oct 06, ...

Andress said it doesn't make sense for Hockey Canada to continue to drag this crisis along. "We, the people that have those opportunities to change that board at that particular time, need to step up to the plate and change that board in November, and make sure that the people they put on that board have what is best for hockey moving forward with a new vision," said Andress. She said now is the time for the organization to take responsibility and "do what's right for the 90 per cent of all the individuals involved in hockey who have had nothing to do with this." Brenda Andress, the former commissioner of the Canadian Women's Hockey League, said this testimony is "hurting Hockey Canada and all hockey across Canada." "From a symbolic point of view, I think it really shows that Canadian communities and Canadian corporations have a much different feeling about Hockey Canada and how it has handled this entire scandal than Hockey Canada itself views the issue," she said. [for matters including but not limited to sexual abuse](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-canada-needs-new-leadership-pascale-st-onge-1.6604773)," according to documents obtained by The Globe and Mail.

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