Hockey Canada released a statement in May that initially described the complainant as not being co-operative in the London police investigation. Hockey Canada's investigation re-opened last month amid intense public scrutiny and said it learned the woman would now provide a statement. She said Henein Hutchison is paid by Hockey Canada and known for its work in criminal defence. "Which given the dismissive and unsympathetic treatment she has received at the hands of both the police and Hockey Canada, seems designed only to yet again protect Hockey Canada at her expense," said Macfarlane. Hockey Canada's board of directors agreed to pay the claimant up to $3.5 million, the organization told MPs last week.

Source: CBC News August 03, 2022 00:39 UTC