An independent committee found racism and discrimination exist significantly in the Greater Toronto Hockey League, the largest minor hockey league in the world, and that greater efforts into promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusivity are needed.
Included in these recommendations were the reviewing of incident reports where racial slurs were alleged to have been used but not heard, the elimination of ethnic or stereotypical mascots or imagery and the implementation of a BIPOC coaching mentorship program as well as to improve opportunities for women to work and participate in the league.
The GTHL is the largest minor hockey league in the world with more than 40,000 registered participants across Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, and Vaughan in Ontario.
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