McGill University, which was originally to participate in the Quebec parliamentary commission on violence in junior hockey, finally declined the invitation. The Montreal institution believes it has nothing to add to the file.
The deputies of the National Assembly have agreed to meet on Wednesday for a special parliamentary commission on “the revelations of violence during initiations in the middle of junior hockey and the possible situation in other sports”. Among the organizations invited to give their version of the facts are the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Canadian Hockey League.
McGill University was originally to participate in the exercise. His name was also on the agenda of the Committee on Culture and Education on Friday. However, on Monday, he was no longer there.
“Believing that his testimony would have no added value within the framework of this mandate, McGill respectfully declined the Commission’s invitation and informed its secretariat on Friday, February 17 at the end of the day”, indicated to the Duty McGill Media Relations Officer Frédérique Mazerolle.
In 2005, the University made headlines after a rookie player on its football team said he was unwillingly penetrated with a broom by teammates. After an internal investigation, the team had ended its season.
“As they have experienced this kind of event a few times, I found it relevant to discuss with them the process and the improvements they have put in place in this kind of situation,” said Liberal MP Enrico Ciccone on Monday.
“My intention was to learn from their experience and best practices, not point fingers at them. It’s a pity to see that they will not participate in the parliamentary committee. »
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