Hockey Canada’s board and CEO resign amid fallout from sexual abuse scandal
GuardianDec 23, 2022
The Facts
Hockey Canada's board of directors and CEO Scott Smith resigned on Tuesday amid a series of scandals over allegations of sexual assault and successive settlements paid out by the organization, dating back to 1989.
Echoing Canada's minister for sport, who warned executives to leave Hockey Canada before they "burn[ed] it to the ground," the company said it recognized the "urgent need for new leadership and perspectives."
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
While a step in the right direction, the leadership change in Hockey Canada may simply not be enough to change the deep-rooted culture that sanctioned this misconduct. It also likely won't mend the organization's now tarnished reputation or bring back its biggest corporate sponsors. This may be a case of too little, too late.
Pro-establishment narrative
While the road to recovery is long, this is a great start to holding those responsible accountable and rehabilitating the organization's culture. After consistently digging their heels in and disastrously backing Smith and the board, the right decision has finally been made.
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