BREAKING: Hockey Canada Releases Official Statement Regarding The 2018 World Juniors Scandal
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.
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.
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.
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Do you feel like Hockey Canada is doing enough to fix the problems with hockey culture? | ||
| Yes | 262 | 31.2 % |
| No | 579 | 68.8 % |
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