Hockey Alberta won’t withdraw funding from Hockey Canada just yet
Global News
“We have outlined that a lack of action may lead to Hockey Alberta taking other actions which include, but are not limited to, withholding participant fees.”
Hockey Alberta announced in a statement Friday morning that it won’t withhold funding from Hockey Canada as the national body continues to face criticism over its handling of sexual assault allegations.
However, senior manager of communications Brad Lyon said that withholding the funds isn’t completely out of the question.
“Hockey Alberta has requested that Hockey Canada take certain actions and provide answers by specific deadlines,” Lyon said.
“We have outlined that a lack of action may lead to Hockey Alberta taking other actions which include, but are not limited to, withholding participant fees.”
On Wednesday, Hockey Quebec announced it will no longer send the $3 participant assessment fee to Hockey Canada for the upcoming season, leading parents and players in other provinces to ask their organizations if they’ll do the same.
In the neighbouring province, Hockey Saskatchewan dismissed the idea that Hockey Canada had a “slush” fund.
“There has been reports in the media alleging that Hockey Canada has a second secret ‘slush’ fund,” Hockey Saskatchewan said in its statement. “I want to ensure the members of Hockey Saskatchewan that there is in no way a ‘slush’ fund.”
Hockey Manitoba said it supports a change in leadership at Hockey Canada and called for a review of the Hockey Canada Action Plan to include consultation from experts in education, awareness and prevention of sexual violence, abuse, bullying and discrimination.
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