Expected before the Canadian Heritage standing committee over an alleged sexual assault case, Hockey Canada confirmed on Tuesday that “no public funds have been used for the recent settlement” of the lawsuit in question.
Hockey Canada has filed a lawsuit against it, the Canadian Hockey League and eight junior hockey players, including several members of 2018 Junior Team Canada, who allegedly abused a young woman in June 2018.
The victim is asking for $ 3.5 million. The amount received is unknown.
Federal Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge has announced that Ottawa will conduct an audit of Hockey Canada, which will also need to explain itself to the Canadian Heritage standing committee to shed light, in particular, on using possible public funds to cover up the story.
Hockey Canada welcomes the opportunity to appear before the Canadian Heritage standing committee, read the statement released on Tuesday. The organization treats allegations against members of the 2017-18 National Junior Team extremely seriously, as well as the safety and well-being of all participants in its programs.
We look forward to talking to the committee about Hockey Canada’s continued commitment to the safety and integrity of youth sport, as well as the steps taken to ensure that expectations are set on our staff, athletes and volunteers in our programs. which reflects the mission of the organization and the values of our country.
Since it is likely that some of the target players are in the professional ranks, the National Hockey League has indicated that it may impose penalties against those playing on the circuit.
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