Federal Audit Finds Hockey Canada Did Not Use Public Funds for Legal Settlements

A Hockey Canada logo is seen on the door to the organization's head office in Calgary, Alta., on Nov. 6, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

An audit commissioned by the federal government has found that Hockey Canada did not use public funds to settle sexual assault cases or pay for related legal fees.

Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge called for the audit in June after media reported that Hockey Canada had settled a $3.55 million sexual assault lawsuit. She requested the investigation to ensure that public funds had only been used to support amateur hockey.