An audit commissioned by the federal government has found that Hockey Canada did not use public funds to settle sexual assault cases or pay for related legal fees.
Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge called for the audit in June after media reported that Hockey Canada had settled a $3.55 million sexual assault lawsuit. She requested the investigation to ensure that public funds had only been used to support amateur hockey.
A summary of the audit made several conclusions, including that funds disbursed by the federal government to Hockey Canada have been used for that intended purpose.
“We are satisfied that no federal money was used to settle lawsuits or out-of-court settlements and thus, there has been no breach of contract,” said St-Onge. “That being said, the Heritage Committee testimonies and Cromwell Report brought forward concerns regarding Hockey Canada’s past financial management….