The two host provinces for next month's world junior hockey championship are requiring the sport's governing body to oversee anti-harassment and sexual assault prevention training for all staff and players ahead of the tournament.
Hosts Nova Scotia and New Brunswick also want Hockey Canada to sign an anti-harassment policy, following accusations that the governing body hasn't done enough over the years to address alleged sexual assault involving players.
In an email, the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage said the anti-harassment policy makes it clear that there is no tolerance for instances of harassment or abuse at the tournament. “The policy sets standards and expectations for the behaviour of Hockey Canada’s athletes, coaches and staff who will be present for the tournament,” said spokeswoman Mikaela Etchegary.
“Team Canada’s security plan for the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship includes enhanced team rules and increased supervision of players, coaches and staff with a zero-tolerance policy for acts of harassment, discrimination, racism and sexual violence,” Hockey Canada said.
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