Hockey Manitoba supports calls for leadership change at Hockey Canada
Hockey Manitoba is joining the chorus of voices calling for change to the leadership at Hockey Canada.
In a statement released on Thursday, the organization said, “Hockey Manitoba Board of Directors support the call by Members of Parliament for a change in Hockey Canada’s leadership at the Sr. Staff level and Board of Directors.”
Hockey Manitoba said it also wants to see a review of the Hockey Canada Action Plan to “include consultation from experts or organizations working in education, awareness and prevention of sexual violence, abuse, bullying and discrimination.”
Hockey Manitoba said it will not be offering further comments regarding the ongoing situation.
The move comes after organizations such as Canadian Tire, Telus, Scotiabank, Tim Hortons, and Chevrolet Canada have pulled their backing of Hockey Canada.
The backlash against Hockey Canada started back in May when it was learned the organization had settled a lawsuit with a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by eight players from the 2018 junior men’s hockey team during a gala event in London, Ont.
Since then, it has been revealed that Hockey Canada used minor hockey membership fees to pay for uninsured liabilities, including sexual abuse claims.
Hockey Quebec has said it will not transfer funds to the national organization and the Ontario Hockey Federation is calling on Hockey Canada to not collect the $3 participant assessment fee from its members for the 2022-23 season.
- With files from The Canadian Press
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Israel attacks Iran, Reuters sources say; drones reported over Isfahan
Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Iranian state media reported early on Friday that its forces had destroyed drones, days after Iran launched a retaliatory drone strike on Israel.
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer denied bail after being charged with killing Canadian couple
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer, one of two men charged in the killings of a Canadian couple in Dominica, has been denied bail.
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering 'moderate to severe' levels of subsidence, putting millions at risk of flooding especially as sea levels rise.
Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a U.S. resident
Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident.
Judge says 'no evidence fully supports' murder case against Umar Zameer as jury starts deliberations
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is telling jurors the possible verdicts they may reach based on the evidence in the case.
Health Canada to change sperm donor screening rules for men who have sex with men
Health Canada will change its longstanding policy restricting gay and bisexual men from donating to sperm banks in Canada, CTV News has learned. The federal health agency has adopted a revised directive removing the ban on gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, effective May 8.
Colin Jost names one celebrity who is great at hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
Colin Jost, who co-anchors Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update,' revealed who he thinks is one of the best hosts on the show.
Sports columnist apologizes for 'oafish' comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn't over
A male columnist has apologized for a cringeworthy moment during former University of Iowa superstar and college basketball's highest scorer Caitlin Clark's first news conference as an Indiana Fever player.
'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer diagnosis
Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the 'Shopaholic' book series, has revealed that she is receiving treatment for brain cancer.