Tim Hortons, Telus reinstate support for Hockey Canada following scandal

Two sponsors who previously pulled support for Hockey Canada when it was embroiled in scandal last year say they are backing the organization once more.

Fast food chain Tim Hortons and telecommunications firm Telus Corp. say they have reinstated their support for Hockey Canada which they withdrew when the organization was accused of mishandling sexual assault complaints.

Tims spokesperson Michael Oliveira says the chain made it clear it would only reinstate funding for Canada’s men’s teams when they regained the confidence of Canadians.

He says Tims reinstated its support because it appears Hockey Canada has made substantial progress toward that goal under new leadership.