It is unacceptable and shameful that generations of young people have been subjected to this abuse.explains Federal Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge.

The initiations must stop nowShe adds.

On February 3, Judge Paul Perrell of the Ontario Superior Court issued a decision in a class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs, three former junior hockey players, alleged that Canada’s three major junior hockey leagues, their teams and their managers maintained a toxic environment.

There were also testimonials from 16 other players who played for 38 of the 60 teams in the three leagues. These are in particular torture, physical and sexual assaults, kidnappings and humiliations that took place at initiations.

Plaintiffs allege a systemic problem that led to these behaviors. The certificates cover a period of 50 years.

Judge Perrell rejected the class action claim, instead proposing an individual process in which each plaintiff’s case would be heard individually.

On the way to a commission of inquiry?

The sports world is sickreacts Sébastien Lemire, sports critic of the Bloc Québécois.

The MP is calling for an independent public inquiry to uncover stories recently uncovered in junior hockey. At some point the system has to changehe is arguing.

The chairman of the Bloc Québécois, Yves-François Blanchet, also wants an independent procedure to test behavioral tolerance seriously criminal. It cannot be that organizations were not aware of this.he clarifies.

Minister St-Onge says she supports an investigation into culture and abuse in the world of sport but does not say what form it should take.

A strong message must be sent

Asked about sports and university launches during a Monday morning press conference, Quebec Minister for Higher Education Pascale Déry reiterated working closely with Sports Minister Isabelle Charest to ensure culture change takes place.

For sports teams, this change needs to go even deepershe passes. It’s a medium that’s probably a bit more difficult, I’ll admit.

However, Minister Déry specifies that a complete ban on inauguration is currently not part of her considerations, but she is Sit down with colleagues to take a closer look.

For his part, the parliamentary leader of Québec solidaire Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois qualifies the testimonies unearthed in the world of junior hockey asterrible.

” That bothers me as an elected official. It bothers me as a human. That bothers me as a parent. And that bothers me as an ice hockey fan too. »

The member calls for deep reflection in the hockey community and in amateur sports in general, so that young people can develop in a safe environment. A strong message needs to be sent out by people who hold positions of responsibility in the Quebec hockey worldhe is arguing.

In an interview on the air of RDIGilbert Delorme, a former Montreal Canadiens player, is also shocked, pointing out that he never witnessed such behavior as a junior hockey player.