BREAKING: Hockey Canada Releases Official Statement Regarding The 2018 World Juniors Scandal

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Tyler Ball
February 5, 2024 (8:55 PM)

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Today Hockey Canada has finally broken their silence regarding the 2018 World Junior scandal via a statement.

Hockey Canada Releases Statement Regarding World Juniors Scandal

Hockey Canada took the time to release an official statement to the public today following the London Police Department's press conference. The statement confirms Hockey Canada's cooperation in all investigations.

A statement from Hockey Canada Presiden Katherine Henderson acknowledges the failures of Hockey Canada in the past and promises improvement.

«Hockey Canada recognizes that in the past we have been too slow to act and that in order to deliver the meaningful change that Canadians expect of us, we must work diligently and urgently to ensure that we are putting in place the necessary measures to regain their trust, and provide all participants with a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment on and off the ice,» said Katherine Henderson, president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada.

As part of their statement Hockey Canada released a list of steps and procedures they have put in place to better protect the players and staff under their care. Take a look at the steps taken below.

Requiring all national team athletes, coaches and staff to undergo a mandatory enhanced screening process, and complete training on sexual violence and consent
Adopting the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport
Becoming a full signatory to Abuse-Free Sport and the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC)
Establishing an Independent Third Party for any hockey-related maltreatment complaints against anyone affiliated with Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs who fall outside of OSIC's jurisdiction
Hosting the first Beyond the Boards Summit, which was led by external subject-matter experts to help establish a roadmap to change the culture of the game at all levels
Implementing recommendations from an independent governance review led by the Hon. Thomas Cromwell, C.C.
Publishing an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Path Forward, which includes a Commitment to Action statement that summarizes our ongoing work to drive long-term, sustainable change within the hockey ecosystem in Canada.

While all of thes policies put in place are a step in the right direction there is still plenty of progress that can be made going forward. It will take much more of that improvement for fans and players to regain the confidence in them that Hockey Canada is seeking.