Hockey Canada preparing to ban multiple players for life

With Hockey Canada being a controversial topic lately, it has come upon a third-party investigator to start treating the culture as it is, toxic.

Players who refuse to participate in future investigations regarding sexual assault will receive a lifetime ban, from Hockey Canada.

With the consequences reach further, as the names of the players will be publicized as a result of their inaction.

Hockey Canada is scrambling to save face after eight players in 2018 have been alleged to have committed a sexual assault at an event run by the organization. The $3.55 Million lawsuit, was settled out of court.

Since then they have retained Lawyer Danielle Robitaille as a third-party investigator who is currently a partner at law firm Henein Hutchison LLP, to make policy recommendations for the program, which has spawned the action plan.

The eight players have yet to be named, but there is high profile NHL players and prospects attached to the team in 2018.

The Action Plan includes:

Adopting the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport 6.0.

Implementing a comprehensive tracking and reporting system for all complaints of maltreatment, abuse, or harassment. The results will be published publicly annually to hold Hockey Canada accountable.

Increasing and enhancing training for players, coaches, employees, and volunteers to include additional focus on masculinity, consent, and toxic behaviours, and to drive a culture in hockey that encourages all participants to speak up.

A comprehensive review of all existing training programs by an independent specialist.

Implementing enhanced character screening for all high-performance players.

Mandating that breaching the Code of Conduct or failing to participate in any investigation could result in a lifetime ban from Hockey Canada programs.

Prioritizing and investing in a robust department focused on safe and inclusive sport initiatives, including combatting harassment, abuse, injury prevention, mental health, and gender equity.