Scotiabank pauses Hockey Canada sponsorship amid sexual assault scandal — via financialpost
In an open letter, Scotiabank chief executive Brian Porter described the country’s national sport as an activity that brings communities together and enshrines Canadian values.
In pausing its sponsorship, the bank will cancel all Scotiabank marketing and events at the upcoming world junior championship in August, Porter said. It will also redirect funds that were set for the world juniors to other programs, including the Hockey Canada Assist Fund for underserved youth and the women’s world championship.Article content
Other Hockey Canada sponsors have also responded to the controversy. A spokesperson for Imperial Oil Ltd., which owns Esso gas stations, said the company is “concerned by the recent allegations.”
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