Hockey Canada says it has not “swept” under the rug the alleged gang rape case that recently came to light and says no government funds were used in the out-of-court settlement.
Appearing before the House Heritage Committee on Monday, the organization’s chief executive, Tom Renney, said the organization has collaborate fully to the financial audit requested by the Minister of Sports, Pascale Ste-Onge.
From the outset, however, he maintained that no public funds were involved and he sought to deny comments made in public that are based on speculation.
Hockey Canada knows [d’informations rapportées voulant] that we failed to investigate the incident, tried to cover it up and swept the issue under the rug. Nothing could be further from the truthMr. Renney said.
According to information first reported by the network TSNa woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by eight Canadian Hockey League junior players has dropped a lawsuit after an out-of-court settlement.
In the court documents that have been cited, the young woman alleges that she was sexually assaulted several times in a hotel room after a Hockey Canada gala in June 2018.
Mr Renney said the organization alerted the police as soon as it learned of the allegations, on the next day when the facts occurred.
An independent investigation was also initiated by Hockey Canada, he said, noting that it was not concluded because the alleged victim chose not to speak with those responsible. It was his right and we respect his wishes.
The Canadian Press
Source: Radio-Canada
