Telus will not sponsor Hockey Canada's men's programs this season

​Telus Corp. says it will not be sponsoring Hockey Canada’s men's hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming World Juniors tournament.

The move comes as Hockey Canada continues to defend its leadership amid criticism over the handling of alleged sexual assaults and the way money was paid out in lawsuits. 

Telus says it is "deeply disheartened" by the lack of action and commitment from Hockey Canada to drive necessary cultural change. It says it is committed to enabling systemic change to make hockey safe for all.

The decision by Telus follows similar announcements by Tim Hortons and Scotiabank.