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TORONTO – Telus Corp. says it will not sponsor Hockey Canada’s men’s hockey programs for the 2022-23 season, including the upcoming world junior tournament.
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The move comes as Hockey Canada continues to defend its leadership amid criticism over its handling of alleged sexual assaults and the way money was paid out in lawsuits.
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Telus says it is “deeply disheartened” by Hockey Canada’s lack of action and commitment to drive the necessary cultural change. He says he is committed to enabling systemic change to make hockey safe for everyone.
Telus’ decision follows similar announcements by Tim Hortons and Scotiabank.
The coffee shop chain said Wednesday it also will not sponsor any Hockey Canada men’s programming this season, including the men’s world junior championship in Halifax and Moncton.
Scotiabank says its Hockey Canada sponsorship hiatus, first announced in June, will remain in place for the entire 2022-2023 season.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on October 6, 2022.
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