(Calgary) An audit to address pay equity gaps, a reworked recruiting strategy and ensuring Indigenous representation in event bids are among the deliverables of a report on diversity and inclusion published by Hockey Canada.

The organization says the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report summarizes its efforts to change the hockey ecosystem.

Hockey Canada was slammed last year for its lack of diversity in its board nomination process, as part of the findings of an independent governance inquiry.

The investigation was commissioned in response to strong criticism of Hockey Canada’s handling of sexual assault allegations involving members of its 2016 and 2003 World Junior teams.

Hockey Canada has since elected a new board of five women and four men, and retired judge Hugh L. Fraser has been named chair of the board.

In March, Hockey Canada hired human rights leader Irfan Chaudhry as senior vice-president of diversity and inclusion.

Chaudhry said in a statement that the deliverables will help Hockey Canada support inclusive practices and attract and retain a diverse workforce.