Hockey Canada's sponsorship has been paused by Scotiabank because of sexual assault allegations..The allegations were reported earlier this month. However, none of the allegations have been proven in court..In a open letter to Hockey Canada and hockey fans, Scotiabank president and CEO Brian J. Porter said he is "appalled by the recent reports.".Recently, the federal government froze public funding to Hockey Canada in response to its handling of an alleged sexual assault and settlement. Now, Scotiabank is also "pausing" its funding to the national sport organization.."Today, we have made the decision to pause our sponsorship of Hockey Canada until we are confident the right steps are being taken to improve the culture within the sport — both on and off the ice," Porter wrote in the letter..Porter also said planned marketing and events at the world juniors in August will be cancelled. Scotiabank will redirect the investment into other programs..Porter said Scotiabank will fully cooperate with the federal government's audit of Hockey Canada to make sure Scotiabank funds provided were "used as intended."."The time for change is long overdue," Porter said in the letter.."We call on Hockey Canada to move with a sense of urgency in order to ensure that the game we love is held to the highest standards.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Hockey Canada's sponsorship has been paused by Scotiabank because of sexual assault allegations..The allegations were reported earlier this month. However, none of the allegations have been proven in court..In a open letter to Hockey Canada and hockey fans, Scotiabank president and CEO Brian J. Porter said he is "appalled by the recent reports.".Recently, the federal government froze public funding to Hockey Canada in response to its handling of an alleged sexual assault and settlement. Now, Scotiabank is also "pausing" its funding to the national sport organization.."Today, we have made the decision to pause our sponsorship of Hockey Canada until we are confident the right steps are being taken to improve the culture within the sport — both on and off the ice," Porter wrote in the letter..Porter also said planned marketing and events at the world juniors in August will be cancelled. Scotiabank will redirect the investment into other programs..Porter said Scotiabank will fully cooperate with the federal government's audit of Hockey Canada to make sure Scotiabank funds provided were "used as intended."."The time for change is long overdue," Porter said in the letter.."We call on Hockey Canada to move with a sense of urgency in order to ensure that the game we love is held to the highest standards.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
