By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED October 5, 2022 4:54pmET
In the House: PM responds to latest Hockey Canada committee testimony
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in the chamber for question period, where he fields all Wednesday questions.
This morning Trudeau told reporters it "boggles the mind that Hockey Canada is continuing to dig in its heels" over the widespread call for senior management changes over the handling of sexual assault allegations.
Trudeau also said it was "no surprise" that Hockey Quebec has reportedly suspended the transfer of registration fees and passed a motion of non-confidence in the national organization.
"I think it boggles the mind that Hockey Canada is continuing to dig in its heels," PM Justin Trudeau told reporters when asked about the organization's handling of sexual assault allegations. His comments come as Hockey Québec said it would cut ties with Hockey Canada.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/N4qrBawFJJ
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) October 5, 2022
Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge called Hockey Quebec's decision a start to the movement that wants reform "in spite" of Hockey Canada's leadership
This followed yesterday's contentious heritage committee hearing with the former and current Hockey Canada chairs, who faced pointed questions from all parties.
Interim chair Andrea Skinner repeatedly voiced confidence in Hockey Canada president and CEO Scott Smith and other senior managers. She warned a massive executive upheaval would be risky, asking: "Will the lights stay on at the rink? I don't know. We can't predict that."
Bob Nicholson, Hockey Canada's president and CEO from 1998 to 2014, has been summoned to appear before the heritage committee later this month.
“This has to happen: that the sponsors stand up to Hockey Canada. That is the only way this gets rectified,” Conservative MP Kevin Waugh told reporters ahead of a caucus meeting in Ottawa when asked about the Hockey Canada controversy.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/FZ0SRMdgXo
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) October 5, 2022
Watch more from Conservative and Liberals:
Also:
- More third-reading debate on Bill C-30, the government's legislation on sales tax relief.
- Debate continues on the bill from Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer to end the Bank of Canada's exemption from review by the Auditor General. Scheer argues this would put Canada in line with central banks in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
WATCH: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on emntal health, Hockey Canada
WATCH: Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet on Quebec's immigration demands
In Committee
Caroline Maynard, the federal information commissioner, goes before the House of Commons ethics committee, which is reviewing Canada's access to information and privacy system. 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT
Also:
- The finance committee holds pre-budget consultations with the Canadian Health Coalition, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Tourism Industry Association of Canada, and other groups. 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT
- Federal officials brief the human resources committee on the Supporting Black Canadians Initiative. 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT
PrimeTime Politics: YWCA rep speaks about gendered housing crisis
Amanda Arella, the director of public policy for YWCA Canada, joined Michael Serapio today to discuss how the organization is raising awareness of the acute effects of the housing crisis on women and gender-diverse individuals.
