Justin Trudeau says the federal government isn’t in the business of creating organizations.
But as scandal-plagued Hockey Canada continues to vigorously defend its leadership amid a landslide of criticism over the national organization’s handling of alleged sexual assaults — and how money was paid out to settle lawsuits — the prime minister swung the door open on that possibility Thursday.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.
“I think that would be very impactful in a negative way to all of our boys and girls who are playing hockey,” Skinner testified Tuesday of mass resignations or firings. “Will the lights stay on at the rink? I don’t know. We can’t predict that.Trudeau said Thursday the federation has “completely lost the confidence of Canadians,” adding it’s “inconceivable” the federation remains steadfastly behind its current leaders.
Hockey Canada officials have been called to testify on Parliament Hill three times since the middle of June. Facing lost corporate sponsorships and public outcry, the organization released an action plan to address safe sport issues in July. It also appointed former Supreme Court justice Thomas Cromwell to conduct a governance review.
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