NDP MP Peter Julian is asking the federal government to conduct “a thorough audit” of Hockey Canada’s finances dating back to 2016.
Julian told The Canadian Press last month he received information regarding the perks — including meals in excess of $5,000 — and swanky accommodations from an unnamed former board member.Article content
The B.C. parliamentarian added in his letter the latest revelations “show that Hockey Canada has not been transparent and accountable to the public and particularly to hockey parents.” Hockey Canada officials told the heritage committee in July it has used the organization’s National Equity Fund, which draws on minor hockey membership fees, to pay out $7.6 million in uninsured claims across nine settlements related to sexual assault or abuse since 1989.Hockey Canada has also revealed there’s an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving members of the country’s 2003 world junior team.
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