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AnAn affidavit was filed in Ontario courtThis case is an example Hockey CanadaHas maintained a fund to help pay for uninsured liability, including sexual. abuse claims.
TheEach detail is included within a July2021 affidavit signed by GlenMcCurdie, then Hockey Canada’sVice-president of Insurance and Risk Management, in a lawsuit filed by an injured participant Ontario.
“Hockey Canada maintains a reserve in a segregated account to pay for any such uninsured liabilities as they arise,”McCurdie’s affidavit said. ItContinue to state that “uninsured liabilities include potential claims for historical sexual abuse.”
Hockey CanadaEmail from The Canadian PressRequest comment on McCurdie’s statement.
TheThe scandal of sexual assault at a 2018 gala has brought intense scrutiny to the sport’s national organization. London, Ont., involving eight unidentified players — including members of that year’s world junior team — and subsequent settlement broke in May. NoneAll of these allegations have been proved in court.
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Scott SmithThe organization’s president, COO and outgoing CEO is Tom RenneyParliamentarians grilled them during a Standing CommitteeOn Canadian HeritageMeeting last month to discuss both the matter as well as where settlement funds were obtained.
McCurdie, who was retired in DecemberAlthough he was not able to attend the proceedings after the death of his father’s, he was subpoenaed for the next round of meetings by the committee. Tuesday.
TheOrganization released a carefully crafted open letter ThursdayWith a variety of promises, including the promise to reopen an incomplete third party investigation into the alleged assault.
“We know we have not done enough to address the actions of some members of the 2018 national junior team or to end the culture of toxic behaviour within our game,” Hockey CanadaLast week, I wrote.
“For that we unreservedly apologize.”
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MandatoryParticipation in investigations
SmithThe person who took over from RenneyAs the CEO July1, testified Parliament Hill last month Hockey CanadaIn recent years, three cases of sexual assault have been reported. Londonincident, but would not discuss the two other issues in front of the committee.
HeIn addition, there have been two sexual misconduct complaints in the past five to six years.
Hockey Canada saidIn its open letter, it stated that players may participate in the third-party investigation into this matter. London incident will be mandatory — unlike before — and that anyone who declines will be banned from all activities and programs.
Smith testified last month “12 or 13″Each of the 19 players was interviewed prior to the completion of the initial and incomplete investigation. September 2020.
TheThe woman who made the assault allegation sought just over $3.5 Million in damages. Hockey CanadaThe Canadian Hockey Leagueund the unnamed players.
DetailsHowever, the details of the settlement were not made public. SmithLast month, testimony to Parliamentarians Hockey CanadaA portion of its investments were liquidated to pay the settlement. No public money was also used.
MinisterOf Sport Pascal St-OngeAn audit was ordered to confirm that this is the case.
TheNHL is also investigating because of some players in the league. However, participation is not mandatory.
The Standing CommitteeOn Canadian HeritageMeets TuesdayAnd WednesdayNext week will feature a number of witnesses, including McCurdie.
TheCommittee requested and received a redacted version of the settlement agreement as well as a long list. Hockey CanadaCommunications by Friday’s deadline
Source: CBC Sports
