
A member of Parliament claims that much more associates of Hockey Canada’s management team should resign.

Sébastien Lemire claimed Andrea Skinner designed the right determination to resign as Hockey Canada’s interim board chair Saturday.

Lemire, a Bloc-Québécois MP who sits on the standing committee on Canadian Heritage, tweeted in French on Sunday that “for the good of all” Hockey Canada need to carry on to clear residence.

Skinner and her predecessor Michael Brind’Amour were grilled by the parliamentary committee Tuesday about Hockey Canada’s dealing with of an alleged team sexual assault involving customers of the 2018 men’s national junior group, and how it has paid out out money in lawsuit settlements.

Members of Parliament demanded to know why Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Scott Smith had not nevertheless been fired.

Skinner vigorously defended Hockey Canada’s executives.

She insisted hockey should not be manufactured a “scapegoat” or “centrepiec” for toxic society that exists elsewhere in society, and referred to politicians who have been accused of sexual misconduct.

Fallout from Skinner and Brind’Amour’s testimony came rapidly.

Nike suspended company sponsorship of Hockey Canada on Friday to be part of 3 other premier associates — Tim Hortons, Esso and Telus — in pausing assistance for hockey’s governing overall body.

Additional provincial hockey associations commenced withholding player service fees from Hockey Canada.

Hockey N.L. and Hockey New Brunswick the two withdrew their $3-for every-player charges Friday next Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

“Upon reflection, it is obvious to me from the latest gatherings that it no for a longer period will make perception for me to continue to volunteer my time as Interim Chair or as a Director of the group,” wrote Skinner in Saturday’s statement.

The Toronto attorney said she has been “gratified” for the chance to function with people today in the business, “despite modern problems.”

“I sincerely respect the guidance I have obtained from numerous Canadians, significantly women, who also find to positively influence the game and sport,” Skinner wrote.

This report by The Canadian Push was initial printed Oct. 9, 2022.
