The Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge is facing a new call for the federal government to audit Hockey Canada’s finances for the past eight years over concerns about allegations of high-cost gifts and perks given to the board of directors.
"As volunteers, directors have received gifts, including as part of welcome packages when attending events or meetings from partners and sponsors," wrote Hockey Canada spokesperson Jeremy Knight.
Hockey Canada also confirmed Postmedia's report Tuesday that, for seven years, the organization owned a luxury two-bedroom condo in Maple Leaf Square in downtown Toronto reserved for the use of board members and staff. Hockey Canada said it sold the condo unit in 2017. Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge. The federal government is looking over Hockey Canada's books to ensure federal money wasn't used to settle a lawsuit alleging sexual assault.
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