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Provincial federations demand answers from Hockey Canada ahead of payment deadline

Canada's 13 regional hockey federations are demanding answers from Hockey Canada. Led by Hockey Quebec, the organizations sent a letter Thursday asking for a detailed action plan and an "extraordinary" meeting by the end of November.

Requests include detailed action plan, meeting in light of sexual assault mishandling

Hockey Canada president Scott Smith is seen above during parliamentary hearing in July. The thirteen regional federations are demanding answers from Hockey Canada ahead of a due payment deadline in December. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

Canada's 13 regional hockey federations are threatening to withhold dues payments from Hockey Canadain light of the organization's alleged mishandling of sexual assault allegations in 2018.

Led by Hockey Quebec, the organizations sent a letter Thursday asking for a detailed action plan and an "extraordinary" meeting by the end of November to address their concerns.

The 10 provincial and three territorial federations have a Dec. 1 deadline to make dues payments, and wrote that adherence to their requests is "an essential condition" for it to be met.

The letter, written in French, said that all 13 regional federations were "concerned" and "appalled" by the allegations.

"What we are learning on the sidelines of this situation is contrary to the values that our sport must convey to its participants and those who supervise them."

WATCH |Hockey Canada has paid 21 sexual misconduct settlements since 1989

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The regions want more details about the handling of the alleged sexual assault in London, Ont., in 2018, a plan to ensure Hockey Canada is ableto properly handle allegations in the future, and a timetable for implementation.

They are also seeking to further understand Hockey Canada's role in the 2018 incident, specifically as it pertains to the board of directors.

There was also a request made for a further update on March 31, 2023, ahead of the next payment deadline on April 1.

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