Hockey Canada

An interim management committee will be put in place, which will guide the organization until no later than a newly constituted Board appoints a new CEO to lead ...

Hockey Canada is seeking board candidates to shape the future of the organization. – The Hockey Canada Board of Directors has announced important changes to Hockey Canada’s leadership team. The Board will not seek re-election and will fulfil its fiduciary duties until such time as a new Board is elected.

La ministre des Sports, Pascale St-Onge, affirme qu'il s'agit « d'un pas dans la bonne direction ».

Le règne de Scott Smith à la tête de Hockey Canada a été de courte durée. Toutefois, avant de tenir les rênes de Hockey Canada, Scott Smith a occupé diverses fonctions au sein de la fédération nationale à compter de 1995. Les enquêtes devront suivre leur cours et nous continuons de réclamer une enquête indépendante afin de faire la lumière sur la gestion opaque et datée qui a cours au sein de Hockey Canada et de soumettre l’organisme à un réel examen de ses pratiques, peut-on lire dans le communiqué officiel. Hockey Canada a confirmé la nouvelle mardi matin et ajoute que tous les membres du conseil d’administration se retirent aussi. D’un point de vue moral, je pense que dans les circonstances, il serait bien qu’il y ait de la transparence ce de côté-là. Le grand ménage est commencé dans les hautes sphères de Hockey Canada.

Mardi matin, c'était au tour de Bauer Hockey de mettre fin à son partenariat avec Hockey Canada sur la glace. L'équipementier a qualifié l'abus de confiance ...

» Peu avant la démission des dirigeants de Hockey Canada, c’était au tour de Bauer Hockey de mettre fin à son partenariat avec l’organisation. « C’est un peu lorsqu’à la fin des années 1980, nous avons eu des scandales de dopage. « D’autres organisations sportives ont fait face à des défis sans précédent, comme la FIFA ou la NFL, mais à l’échelle du Canada, il n’y a pas de parallèle », observe ce professeur à l’Université d’Ottawa. Les membres de Hockey Canada, c’est-à-dire les divisions provinciales et régionales de hockey, désigneront les prochains dirigeants. Le gouvernement fédéral ne parle encore que d’un « premier pas » vers la réhabilitation de l’administration plongée dans la tourmente depuis des mois en raison [de scandales sexuels](https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/738207/neuf-joueurs-ont-echappe-a-l-enquete-independante-de-hockey-canada?utm_source=recirculation&utm_medium=hyperlien&utm_campaign=corps_texte).

L'ensemble du conseil d'administration d'Hockey Canada et son chef de la direction, Scott Smith, ont finalement annoncé mardi se retirer pour « faire place ...

« Hockey Canada continuera d’informer le public au sujet de ces importants changements et du travail en cours », conclut la fédération. Pour la suite, Hockey Canada se dit à la recherche de candidats « souhaitant bâtir l’avenir de l’organisation ». Elle a diffusé [de fausses informations](https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/2022-08-02/allegations-de-viol-collectif-en-2018/hockey-canada-a-diffuse-une-fausse-information-sur-la-victime.php) au public sur celle qui en aurait été victime. Depuis le mois de mai, Hockey Canada tentait de justifier sa gestion des contrecoups d’un viol collectif qu’auraient perpétré huit joueurs d’âge junior en juin 2018. Cette refondation complète survient alors que la liste des commanditaires larguant Hockey Canada continue de s’allonger. […] Nous attendons que le conseil d’administration par intérim soit composé de gens qui veulent faire de réels changements », a-t-elle soutenu, plaidant notamment pour « un meilleur encadrement des joueurs, et un environnement exempt de violences sexuelles et de discrimination ». En point de presse, Mme St-Onge a insisté sur le fait que ses équipes seront « très vigilantes » pour s’assurer que le nouveau conseil d’administration sera « aussi motivé et déterminé que nous à faire les changements nécessaires ». Sur Twitter, le critique bloquiste en sports, Sébastien Lemire, a affirmé que ces démissions laissent « enfin entrevoir la possibilité sérieuse d’en venir au changement de culture longtemps demandé et attendu ». « Il est essentiel de nous assurer que les futurs administrateurs posent des gestes concrets pour effectuer des changements en profondeur. […] Nous serons actifs afin de proposer des solutions », a affirmé la fédération. Hockey Canada reconnaît du même coup « le besoin urgent d’un nouveau leadership et de nouvelles perspectives ». La ministre fédérale des Sports, Pascale St-Onge, a affirmé mardi qu’Hockey Canada a pris la bonne décision.

Bauer Hockey has become the latest company to pause support for scandal-plagued Hockey Canada, an organization that continues to draw widespread criticism ...

[$9 million in settlements since 1989](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/hockey-canada-sexual-assault-crisis-parliamentary-committee-1.6535248) to 21 people alleging sexual abuse. "Crisis can create opportunity for meaningful change. In a statement, Bauer said Hockey Canada can still buy products for the men's programs and it will redistribute the profits to "increase accessibility and equity in girl's, women's, para hockey and other underrepresented communities."

After months embroiled in controversy and facing calls for major leadership change, Hockey Canada announced that CEO Scott Smith is out, ...

[Vancouver](https://vancouver.ctvnews.ca/) [Amanda Todd case: Crown seeking 12 years in prison for Dutch man convicted of extorting B.C. [Winnipeg](https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/) ['Really beautiful': Indigenous jacket with ties to Red River region discovered by U.K. customers still without electricity; power may not be fully restored until Friday](https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/3-000-p-e-i-customers-still-without-electricity-power-may-not-be-fully-restored-until-friday-1.6103955) Parti Québécois (PQ) leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon asked the National Assembly Tuesday to let him take the oath of office on Oct. [said Conservative MP John Nater](https://twitter.com/JohnNaterMP/status/1579855148301488128), who has been among the main questioners of the organization throughout the House Canadian Heritage Committee's hearings. [Skinner resigned over the weekend](https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/hockey-canada-s-director-and-interim-chair-andrea-skinner-resigns-ceo-scott-smith-under-pressure-1.6102254), saying that it no longer made sense for her to volunteer her time, citing "recent events." on Monday, OPP, EMS and South Huron fire all responded to a collision between a minivan and a motorhome at the intersection of Thames Road/Highway 83 and Hern Line. [In a series of tweets](https://twitter.com/seblemire/status/1579863906616762368), Bloc Quebecois MP and committee member Sebastien Lemire said the sweeping change at the top of Hockey Canada "finally gives us a serious chance of bringing about the long-requested and long-awaited culture change" within the organization. The Quebec home destroyed in a suspected arson attack Tuesday belonged to the daughter of convicted fraudster and former construction magnate Tony Accurso, police have confirmed. In 2002, the owners of the mill in Dryden, Ont. [Andrea Skinner](https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/hockey-canada-calls-emergency-meeting-as-sponsors-pull-support-1.6098822) testified, suggesting that it wasn’t worth risking the lights going off in Canadian rinks should all senior leaders leave, several major sponsors including Canadian Tire, Nike, and Tim Hortons pulled their support, citing disappointment over the organization's apparent resistance to change. The organization has made a call-out for candidates to "shape the future" of Hockey Canada.

After the controversy over how the organization handled allegations of sexual assault, corporate sponsors such as Bauer, Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons, ...

“There is a lot of information that has come out in the last few days, including The Globe and Mail’s revelation of the second secret fund that Hockey Canada put into place to handle issues of sexual abuse and sexual violence,” Mr. Skinner told the hearings that the second fund had been misconstrued in the media but gave no evidence, drawing accusations from MPs that Hockey Canada was trying to muddy the waters and deflect criticism. “It is important to have transparency around the finances, knowing whether there are other funds that they have put in place in this labyrinthine structure that they have been using to hide the finances. Hockey Canada did not disclose at hearings in June that it had used the National Equity Fund for the settlement rather than using its insurance. And the revelations – both the allegations of sexual violence and sexual abuse and how that is handled within Hockey Canada, but also the complete lack of financial transparency – are profoundly disturbing.” She also confirmed that the organization believes more lawsuits may emerge from that era because sexual-assault claims can be filed many years after the fact, which had also been reported in the Globe’s investigation. Hockey Canada said its board will ask its members, which are provincial hockey associations, to select a new board before the next election of directors, scheduled for Dec. She then went on to confirm, as The Globe reported, that the trust was indeed created using $7.1-million from the National Equity Fund. Parents and players across the country have expressed outrage that their fees were used in the settlement. MPs on the parliamentary committee investigating Hockey Canada have accused the organization of trying to cover up the alleged incident. Smith’s departure, “the entire board has also agreed to step down to make room for a new slate of directors.” A young woman filed a $3.55-million lawsuit this year alleging she was sexually assaulted by several players after a 2018 Hockey Canada fundraising event in London, Ont.

Andrea Skinner stepped down as the interim chair of the board of Hockey Canada on Saturday, after being in the role for a little over two months.

[Andrea Skinner stepped down](https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/10/08/andrea-skinner-steps-down-as-hockey-canada-interim-board-chair.html) as the interim chair of the board of Hockey Canada, after only being in the role for a little over two months. Based in Kenora, Ont., Reynar is also a long-time minor hockey coach, and has chaired several committees focusing on development in men’s and women’s hockey. and an inductee to the P.E.I. He has worked on multcultural initiatives with a number of business and organizations, including Rogers Communications. A long-time minor hockey coach based in Markham, Ont., Neville has been recognized for his contributions to minor hockey, including the Lieutenant Governor’s Award. He also worked as a special advisor and legal counsel for the Alberta Junior Hockey League from 2002 to 2010. A former member of the Charlottetown Islanders now based in Milton Station, P.E.I., Wooldridge is the former president of Hockey P.E.I. A business owner and operator from the small town of Eckville, Alta., Terry Engen spent eight years as president and chair of Hockey Alberta, and held a spot on a previous iteration of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors. In 2021, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) named Neville the 2021 Hockey Canada Volunteer of the Year award recipient. A Calgary-based lawyer and partner who practices business, corporate and sports law, Lamb was the chair and president of the Canadian Junior Hockey League from 2010 to 2017. Previous board chair [Michael Brind’Amour of Montreal stepped down in August](https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/08/06/hockey-canada-board-chair-michael-brindamour-stepping-down-from-position.html). Here is a look at the seven people who made up the Hockey Canada board of directors:

Scott Smith spent nearly three decades climbing the ladder at Hockey Canada. He lasted just over three months at the top following a series of scandals that ...

Le directeur général et les membres du conseil d'administration de Hockey Canada ont annoncé mardi avant-midi leur démission immédiate.

«Le fait qu'ils ne comprennent pas que les gens ont complètement perdu confiance dans ce qu'ils sont en train de faire, ça prolonge le mal. Trudeau pas plus tard que jeudi. L’ensemble des membres du conseil d’administration ont également convenu de se retirer pour faire place à un nouveau groupe d’administrateurs et administratrices», a fait savoir l’organisation dans un communiqué.

Toujours au cœur de la tourmente, Hockey Canada a perdu un autre commanditaire, mardi, car l'équipementier Bauer a choisi de s'en dissocier.

On dirait qu’ils voulaient plus se protéger que de rendre service aux Canadiens», a renchéri la vice-présidente du marketing, Mary-Kay Messier. Bauer est en fait le fournisseur officiel de Hockey Canada et avait déjà mis en pause son entente de commandite en raison de cas d’agression sexuelle que l’organisation a dissimulés. Toujours au cœur de la tourmente, Hockey Canada a perdu un autre commanditaire, mardi, car l’équipementier Bauer a choisi de s’en dissocier et a même discuté avec de potentiels candidats pouvant œuvrer au sein du conseil d’administration de la fédération nationale.

Hockey Canada announced the departures in a statement on Tuesday after hearing months of calls for leadership changes within the body and seeing its major ...

Smith, a longtime Hockey Canada employee, became CEO on July 1 after a succession plan to replace outgoing CEO Tom Renney was announced in April. “Hockey Canada is seeking board candidates to shape the future of the organization. The majority went to the victims of disgraced former junior hockey coach Graham James. None of the allegations have been proven in court. London police later said they would reopen the investigation into the 2018 incident. “Effective immediately, (Hockey Canada’s board) announced the departure of chief executive officer Scott Smith.

He lasted just over three months at the top thanks to a series of scandals that have rocked the sport's national federation to its core. Smith is out as Hockey ...

The majority went to the victims of disgraced former junior hockey coach Graham James. None of the allegations have been proven in court. Smith was unable to survive the fallout related to Hockey Canada's handling of sexual assault allegations and how settlements were paid out that enraged the country and opened yet another conversation about the sport's toxic culture.

Scott Smith left his role as Hockey Canada's president and CEO on Tuesday after months of controversy over how the national sport organization handled ...

We will be active in proposing solutions, attentive to the next steps and we will represent the best interests of our players, officials, parents, and volunteers. We will be active in proposing solutions and attentive toward the next steps, and we will represent the interests of our players, parents, volunteers and participants." "This development, which seemed inevitable to us, will permit the organization to take a new look on the challenges that need to be overcome. "I think the weight of all of the decisions taken by sponsors, by provincial federations, and the reaction of the general public sent a very clear, unmistakable signal to the leadership of Hockey Canada. This is an incredibly important juncture in our game’s history, and it cannot be understated that trust needs to be rebuilt with Canadians — on and off the ice." "After months of pressure from MPs, sponsors, the media and the general public, the leadership at Hockey Canada has now accepted the evidence.

Le chef de la direction quitte son poste immédiatement, et le conseil d'administration se retire. NR.057.22. |. 11 octobre 2022.

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Hockey Canada's under-fire leadership finally stepped aside amid blistering and unwavering criticism over the embattled organization's handling of sexual ...

"The federal government needs to step up," Julian said in an interview. "Our plan was to hopefully be able to enact change," she said. "But today was an important first step." "If the heritage committee had not gone as badly as it did last week for Hockey Canada, I don't think this would have happened," Housefather said in an interview with The Canadian Press. Police in London, meanwhile, have reopened the investigation into the 2018 incident. None of the allegations have been proven in court. "There's a culture to change," Trudeau told reporters in Sorel-Tracy, Que. Hockey Canada issued an open letter in July that contained a number of promises, including a pledge to reopen a third-party investigation into the 2018 alleged assault and a full governance review. Tim Hortons, which said last week it would not be funding the men's program for the upcoming season, called Tuesday's changes "a first step for Hockey Canada in doing what's required to restore the faith and trust of Canadians." "We will not consider reinstating our support of Hockey Canada's men's programming until we're confident that progress is being made and Canadians once again believe in the organization's leadership and its ability to do what's right for the game we all love," the company said in a statement. "There is an awful lot of work to ensure that the structures and systems that Hockey Canada has in place protects employees, protects Canadians, protects our kids as they play hockey." Hockey Canada said the outgoing board recognized "the urgent need for new leadership and new perspectives" in stepping down.

A leadership change at Hockey Canada may not be enough to bring back its biggest corporate sponsors, with broader concerns over its direction and policies ...

"There are so many people doing good work in Hockey Canada," she said. "The number of kids getting involved in hockey in Canada is spiralling downward ... Canadian Tire also spoke of "meaningful change" being necessary. "If Hockey Canada were a business, they would be failing," he added. Chevrolet Canada spokeswomanJennifer Wright said it sees the leadership change as "a step in the right direction if Hockey Canada is to now address its culture and organization." Instead, people are pointing to national team victories."

Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that CEO Scott Smith, who came under fire for how Hockey Canada has handled allegations of sexual assaults by two Canadian ...

Two names mentioned by a source familiar with the operation of Hockey Canada as potential CEO replacements were former Team Canada members Danièle Sauvageau and Thérèse Brisson, both of whom have been mentioned in the past as good candidates to be the first female GM in the NHL. He has a degree in education from the University of New Brunswick. “While we welcome this news, the interim management committee must be made up of people who want to make real change,” said Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge, in a statement. Hockey Canada said in a release it will have new board members elected “no later than the forthcoming virtual election scheduled for December 17, 2022. “But this seems to be a great step.” CEO Scott Smith, who came under fire for how Hockey Canada has handled allegations of sexual assaults by two Canadian world junior teams, has left the organization, it was announced Tuesday.

After Hockey Canada announced its CEO and the remaining seven members of the board of directors are stepping down, questions are being raised about how the ...

A Victoria man who was reported missing while on a trip to Spain over the summer has been found dead, police said Tuesday. government says it will fight 'federal intrusions'](https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/in-new-plan-sask-government-says-it-will-fight-federal-intrusions-1.6104493) On Tuesday, civic administration proposed a new fee of $1.85/hr for the public to charge an EV at one of six stations in the parking garage beneath city hall — but several councillors opposed the idea. Highway 6 remains closed between Grey Road 40 and Walker Sideroad while emergency crews process the scene. Students packed the gymnasium at École Alliance St-Joseph to hear about fire safety. Firefighters were in Chelmsford on Tuesday to launch Fire Prevention Week. In her first press conference as premier, Smith told reporters she would seek 'new advice on public health.' Hinshaw with 'team of public health advisors'](https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/premier-smith-to-replace-dr-hinshaw-with-team-of-public-health-advisors-1.6104733) The Quebec home destroyed in a suspected arson attack Tuesday belonged to the daughter of convicted fraudster and former construction magnate Tony Accurso, police have confirmed. [Who will testify at the 'Freedom Convoy' commission? “I think it’s an opportunity for the hockey teams to sit down with all these young men and maybe do an educational session on what sexualized violence is.” While police and NHL investigations are underway, the allegations have not been proven in court.

Hockey Canada has been criticized for its handling of accusations of sexual assault by players, as major sponsors and the federal government demand change.

He was the chief executive of Hockey Canada from 1998 to 2014 and has so far had only limited exposure to the scandals. The resignations marked the latest fallout in a series of scandals related to allegations of sexual assault and subsequent financial settlements paid out by Hockey Canada going back to 1989. Neither man offered many concrete answers, and the federal government cut off funding to Hockey Canada as a direct result. “I think the testimony did it,” Hedy Fry, a Liberal member of Parliament and the chair of the committee, said. Police in London said they would reopen their investigation of the 2018 incident, and the N.H.L. [Hockey Canada maintained two secret funds](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hockey-canada-created-a-fund-for-sexual-assault-claims-documents/) to pay out settlements for claims of sexual assault and abuse. Then, Skinner and Brind’Amour both were given a bumpy ride by the Heritage Committee last week, and committee members said their hearings finally made Hockey Canada bow to the growing demands for change. As the furor mounted, the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage began an investigation of Hockey Canada in June. Just as the departures of Smith and the board of directors were announced, the equipment and apparel company Bauer Hockey became the latest sponsor to step away from Hockey Canada. By then, the governing bodies for amateur hockey in Quebec and Ontario had severed ties with Hockey Canada, and other provincial organizations had stepped back, as well. No date was given for the formation of the interim management committee. At the same time, the entire board of directors also resigned.

Après plusieurs semaines à subir des pressions politiques et financières, le chef de la direction Scott Smith a finalement remis sa démission.

Nous reconnaissons que des problèmes sérieux doivent être adressés et il reste beaucoup de travail à faire pour améliorer la culture du hockey.» «Maintenant, il est essentiel de nous assurer que les futurs administrateurs posent des gestes concrets pour effectuer des changements en profondeur en termes de respect, d’intégrité et de culture. Ils essaient de porter à bout de bras une organisation. Malgré les critiques sévères sur la gouvernance et les méthodes de Hockey Canada au cours des derniers mois, Smith s’accrochait à son poste. Tous les membres restants du conseil d’administration de Hockey Canada ont décidé de se retirer pour faire place à une nouvelle administration. «C’est un moment décisif dans l’histoire de notre sport. Sur le plan financier, Smith et le conseil d’administration avaient les mains liées. Depuis l’annonce de scandales sexuels en juillet, Smith était la cible des nombreuses critiques. Puis, ce fut au tour des commanditaires majeurs de mettre la pression sur la bande à Smith. Les deux ont témoigné devant le comité parlementaire la semaine dernière et leurs réponses avaient soulevé la controverse. Un comité de gestion intérimaire prendra la relève d’ici là pendant que les anciens membres rempliront leurs obligations fiduciaires. Selon plusieurs sources, Smith avait un salaire annuel de 1 million $.

Hockey Canada announced Tuesday its entire board of directors and CEO Scott Smith, who is originally from Bathurst, will resign. The overhaul comes as the ...

Thomas University sociologist Kristi Allain thinks it would be "irresponsible" for the world juniors to go ahead. The kind of change required isn't possible in that time frame, she said. "So many people around Moncton and Halifax are so excited about the event and the organizing committees and all of the countless volunteers are working incredibly hard to pull this event off. ... People are very upset and they're looking for someone to take action," he said. "It would be best for everyone to step back and wait for real change while keeping the pressure on Hockey Canada and hockey in Canada." The overhaul comes as the sports organization faces widespread criticism over its handling of sexual assault allegations.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he wasn't surprised by the mass resignation by leadership at Hockey Canada. He also said the league was hoping to speak ...

ESPN's Emily Kaplan [reports](https://twitter.com/emilymkaplan/status/1579668041801281537) that Jared Maples, the NHL's chief security officer, will conduct the interview with Cole. [resigned](https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article/ceo-scott-smith-entire-hockey-canada-board-step-down/) Tuesday — days after interim board chair Andrea Skinner tendered her resignation — following months of public pressure from Ottawa and across the country in response to the organization's handling of sexual assault allegations and lawsuits. For readers in America, a list of resources and references can be found [here](https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones). London police, after initially closing an investigation without pressing charges, has since re-opened its investigation while law firm Henein Hutchison LLP is also looking into the incident. [have suspended](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/lightning-suspend-ian-cole-as-nhl-opens-investigation-into-sexual-assault-allegations/) Cole pending the results of an investigation being led by the league and Cole [will be interviewed](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/report-nhl-to-interview-lightnings-cole-as-part-of-investigation-on-wednesday/) in New York on Wednesday. [Eric Stephens of The Athletic](https://twitter.com/icemancometh/status/1580042581378940930).

La démission du conseil d'administration et du président-directeur général de Hockey Canada a unanimement été saluée, mardi.

Il soutient que c’est le retrait des commanditaires – et surtout de leur argent – qui a forcé la main de Hockey Canada, mardi. Ça ne change pas », souligne Marie-Joëlle Desaulniers, directrice des communications de Hockey Québec. L’entraîneuse souligne le travail de Hockey Québec (et de son directeur général Jocelyn Thibault), qui a été la première fédération à suspendre le versement de 3 $ par inscription à Hockey Canada. » « S’ils avaient reconnu qu’il y avait une problématique, s’ils avaient mis en place des mécanismes d’enquêtes internes, s’ils avaient fait de l’éducation, s’ils avaient mis en place un code de conduite », énumère-t-elle. », lance Danièle Sauvageau, qui a remporté la médaille d’or à titre d’entraîneuse de l’équipe féminine de hockey sur glace aux Jeux olympiques de Salt Lake City, en 2002.

Hockey Canada's under-fire leadership finally stepped aside amid blistering and unwavering criticism over the embattled organization's handling of sexual ...

"The federal government needs to step up," Julian said in an interview. "Our plan was to hopefully be able to enact change," she said. "But today was an important first step." "If the heritage committee had not gone as badly as it did last week for Hockey Canada, I don't think this would have happened," Housefather said in an interview with The Canadian Press. Police in London, meanwhile, have reopened the investigation into the 2018 incident. None of the allegations have been proven in court. "There's a culture to change," Trudeau told reporters in Sorel-Tracy, Que. Hockey Canada issued an open letter in July that contained a number of promises, including a pledge to reopen a third-party investigation into the 2018 alleged assault and a full governance review. Tim Hortons, which said last week it would not be funding the men's program for the upcoming season, called Tuesday's changes "a first step for Hockey Canada in doing what's required to restore the faith and trust of Canadians." "We will not consider reinstating our support of Hockey Canada's men's programming until we're confident that progress is being made and Canadians once again believe in the organization's leadership and its ability to do what's right for the game we all love," the company said in a statement. "There is an awful lot of work to ensure that the structures and systems that Hockey Canada has in place protects employees, protects Canadians, protects our kids as they play hockey." Hockey Canada said the outgoing board recognized "the urgent need for new leadership and new perspectives" in stepping down.

A leadership change at Hockey Canada may not be enough to bring back its biggest corporate sponsors. Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press about 4 hours ago. Share ...

"There are so many people doing good work in Hockey Canada," she said. "The number of kids getting involved in hockey in Canada is spiralling downward ... Canadian Tire also spoke of "meaningful change" being necessary. "If Hockey Canada were a business, they would be failing," he added. Chevrolet Canada spokeswomanJennifer Wright said it sees the leadership change as "a step in the right direction if Hockey Canada is to now address its culture and organization." Instead, people are pointing to national team victories."

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said the way Hockey Canada has handled sexual assault allegations is “wrong,” but following news that the board will resign, ...

A change of guard, but what does that mean in terms of process and procedures, and what are they going to implement differently?" Those negotiations will be finalized in the coming weeks. Houston said in a statement Tuesday that he's "pleased" to see the changes at Hockey Canada and hopes it will be the beginning of meaningful change. "But what does it mean? "We're gonna go ahead and … "They've taught these boys …

A day after announcing its entire board of directors and CEO will step aside, Hockey Canada begins a process of rebuilding its organization and its ...

Hockey Canada has been under scrutiny over how it handled an alleged group sexual assault involving members of the 2018 men's national junior team. families that bring their kids at five in the morning and the hockey rink. It also arranges for national teams to play in international tournaments. And the organization's So people do care about what happens to the organization," she said. Most of the major sponsors are gone — at least for now.

Après plusieurs semaines à subir des pressions politiques et financières, le chef de la direction Scott Smith a finalement remis sa démission.

Nous reconnaissons que des problèmes sérieux doivent être adressés et il reste beaucoup de travail à faire pour améliorer la culture du hockey.» «Maintenant, il est essentiel de nous assurer que les futurs administrateurs posent des gestes concrets pour effectuer des changements en profondeur en termes de respect, d’intégrité et de culture. Ils essaient de porter à bout de bras une organisation. Malgré les critiques sévères sur la gouvernance et les méthodes de Hockey Canada au cours des derniers mois, Smith s’accrochait à son poste. Tous les membres restants du conseil d’administration de Hockey Canada ont décidé de se retirer pour faire place à une nouvelle administration. «C’est un moment décisif dans l’histoire de notre sport. Sur le plan financier, Smith et le conseil d’administration avaient les mains liées. Depuis l’annonce de scandales sexuels en juillet, Smith était la cible des nombreuses critiques. Puis, ce fut au tour des commanditaires majeurs de mettre la pression sur la bande à Smith. Les deux ont témoigné devant le comité parlementaire la semaine dernière et leurs réponses avaient soulevé la controverse. Un comité de gestion intérimaire prendra la relève d’ici là pendant que les anciens membres rempliront leurs obligations fiduciaires. Selon plusieurs sources, Smith avait un salaire annuel de 1 million $.

Le 24 mai dernier, à 18 h 11, la ministre fédérale des Sports, Pascale St-Onge, a reçu un courriel au titre intrigant : « Hockey Canada Urgent Discussion ...

La police de London, la LNH et Hockey Canada enquêtent chacune de leur côté sur les évènements de 2018, qui ont conduit au règlement à l’amiable avec la plaignante. Le Canada est aussi le pays qui fournit le plus de joueurs à la Ligue nationale de hockey. Aussi, a-t-on fini de déterrer les petits secrets et privilèges des dirigeants de Hockey Canada ? Ils ont la volonté et les ressources pour aller jusqu’au bout de l’histoire. Appelée à évaluer le travail du nouveau président et chef de la direction, Scott Smith, elle lui a attribué une note de… Celle qui a irrité même les partenaires les plus fidèles de Hockey Canada, comme Tim Hortons, Telus et Nike. La semaine dernière, la nouvelle présidente du conseil d’administration, Andrea Skinner, a dû défendre le bilan de son organisation devant des députés fédéraux. De la transparence. Là, un souper à 5000 $, ou des bagues de 3000 $ remises aux membres du conseil d’administration, après au moins un championnat du monde. Pendant 140 jours, les dirigeants de Hockey Canada se sont entêtés à justifier l’indéfendable – avec mépris. Je souligne que Hockey Canada est la seule fédération nationale de hockey au pays… « Ici Tom Renney, président et chef de la direction de Hockey Canada.