A Canadian Olympic champion says she was asked to sit on a Hockey Canada oversight committee — but the offer was withdrawn after she lobbied for leadership change in response to the sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the organization in recent months.
Rower and three-time Olympic gold medallist Marnie McBean said she was approached by the high-profile PR firm Navigator earlier this month.
McBean said she was asked to be a member of a special committee of independent experts tasked with monitoring and providing guidance on Hockey Canada's previously-announced plan to eliminate "toxic" behaviour in the sport.
TSN first reported the offer to McBean on Thursday. McBean told CBC News on Friday that she made it clear to the firm she would consider joining the committee if top Hockey Canada officials were removed.