Published August 16, 2023, 2:25 p.m. ET
CALGARY – A review to address pay equity gaps, a revised recruiting strategy and ensuring Indigenous representation in event bidding are among the findings of a diversity and inclusion report released by Hockey Canada.
The organization says the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Path Forward report summarizes its efforts to transform the hockey ecosystem.
Hockey Canada was criticized last year for a lack of diversity in its board nomination process as one of the findings of an independent governance investigation.
The investigation was commissioned in response to intense criticism of Hockey Canada’s handling of sexual assault allegations against members of its 2016 and 2003 world junior teams.
Since then, Hockey Canada has elected a new board of five women and four men, with retired judge Hugh L. Fraser appointed as board chair.
In March, Hockey Canada hired human rights leader Irfan Chaudhry as its first vice-president of diversity and inclusion.
Chaudhry said in a statement that the findings will help Hockey Canada support inclusive practices and attract and retain a diverse workforce.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2023.
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