In an email, copied to Radio-Canada Sports, Skinner indicated that he would not do so seems more sensible to pass on [de son] honorary time as interim president or director of the organization.

Hockey Canada has relayed this information to its provincial federations, noting that other meetings scheduled for the weekend need to focus on it other changes and reforms within the organization.

“Despite the recent struggles, I am glad to have had the opportunity to meet the countless volunteers, committed people within the organization, sponsors and other stakeholders,” said Ms. Skinner. I genuinely appreciate the support I have received from many Canadians, especially women, who are also striving to make a positive impact on hockey and the sporting world.

The Board of Directors of Hockey Canada appointed Andrea Skinner as interim president on August 9. She was first elected to the Council in November 2020.

Ms Skinner has continued to defend Hockey Canada’s leadership following numerous cases of alleged sexual assault, including during her testimony before the Canadian Heritage Standing Committee last Tuesday, which infuriated lawmakers.

CBC had learned earlier in the day that the election of a new board of directors, due to take place in November at that national body’s annual meeting, is finally set to take place on December 17.

Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge was unable to respond to the announcement on Saturday, a spokesman said.

MP for Abitibi-Témiscamingue Sébastien Lemire, spokesman for the Bloc Québécois for sport, wrote on Twitter that Andrea took Skinner with him the decision she should makebut that The major cleanup must continue within Hockey Canada.