Federal Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge reacted without filter, Wednesday night, to Hockey Canada’s amicable settlement of a sexual assault case allegedly committed against a girl by a group of eight players. junior category, including some members of the 2018 edition of Junior Team Canada. This story was reported by TSN reporter Rick Westhead.
I was disgusted and discouraged to hear again a story of sexual assault coming out in the world of sports.said Minister St-Onge via email.
I am very upset with this story, he added. It is important to remember that there is no place for a culture of silence in our society.
This is a complicated and worrying file, he continued. We will take the time to study the facts and the role of the federation.
The girl, identified with the initials EM, was repeatedly allegedly assaulted in a hotel room in London, Ont., In June 2018, after hosting a Hockey Canada Foundation gala and presenting a golf tournament .
The girl’s lawyer Robert Talach confirmed that her client had reached an agreement that satisfies her. Hockey Canada also confirmed that it is privately sealing the deal.
Source: Radio-Canada
