Canadian Heritage committee  Within hours of learning of that alleged incident, we contacted the London Police Service.

Canadian Heritage committee  We spoke to the chair of the board of Hockey Canada—I don't have it right in front of me, and I apologize for that—I would say, within a week to 10 days after that.

Canadian Heritage committee  We engaged legal counsel when we were served the settlement claim, which was, I believe, May 3.

Canadian Heritage committee  When we heard of the allegation, we communicated with the players that we had engaged an independent investigation firm. We told them that it was their choice to participate and that we would recommend doing so, but that it was their decision to make.

Canadian Heritage committee  That's correct, sir.

Canadian Heritage committee  Our players, coaches, volunteers, and other stakeholders can expect to be hearing more about our actions in this area. As part of doing that, we are eager to work with many stakeholders to help ensure we meet expectations that Canadians have for Canada's game. Earlier this year we appointed our first-ever Hockey Canada executive focused exclusively on safe sport.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, Madam Chair. Finally, on the matter of the source of funding for the settlement in question here, we will be co-operating fully with the minister's financial audit, but I can assure the committee that no government funds were used in this settlement. I would like to close my remarks—

Canadian Heritage committee  I do.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee, for inviting Hockey Canada to appear today. My name is Tom Renney, and I am Hockey Canada's chief executive officer. I'm joined today by Scott Smith, Hockey Canada's president and chief operating officer, and David Andrews, chair of the board of directors of the Hockey Canada Foundation.