Toronto, ON — As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity in minor hockey, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is today releasing a redacted version of the Report of the Special Integrity Commissioner on Allegations of Financial Improprieties in the GTHL (“The Report”), authored by the Honourable David Watt, K.C. 

The report is being published in a redacted format to maintain privacy and to ensure that individuals can come forward with reports without concern of exposure. These redactions are necessary to foster a safe environment for reporting and cooperation. 

To read the redacted report, click here. 

Issuing the Report is a follow up step as part of the implementation of the GTHL’s Integrity Action Plan, released on April 3, 2025. The content of the Report was key in informing significant segments of the Plan which outlines several actions aimed at strengthening the league’s governance, enhancing financial accountability, and reinforcing its commitment to equitable participation for all. The Integrity Action Plan is also based on other issues arising organically and reviewed by the GTHL, and data received from family surveys, as described in the Plan. 

The independent review by the Special Integrity Commissioner (SIC) was initiated in response to allegations concerning the financial practices of some GTHL Member Clubs and GTHL Teams. The Report outlines the findings of the SIC, based on the work of an independent investigator and interviews with league stakeholders. 

While only one of the six specific allegations investigated on behalf of the SIC was found to be substantiated, the SIC emphasizes the need for proactive league action, citing recurring themes, inconsistencies, and structural vulnerabilities that require attention. 

 The SIC’s recommendations include: 

• Clearer and enforceable governance rules surrounding the transfer of club control; 
• Enhanced financial transparency and disclosure protocols; 
• Independent oversight of club financial practices; 
• Elimination of direct parental payments used to compensate coaches. 

QUICK LINKS  

• REDACTED REPORT – Report of the Special Integrity Commissioner on Allegations of Financial Improprieties in the GTHL 
• GTHL Releases Integrity Action Plan  
• GTHL Integrity Action Plan  
• GTHL Action Plan – All News 

ABOUT THE GREATER TORONTO HOCKEY LEAGUE   

Founded in 1911, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is a non-profit organization, home to more than 30 community recreational programs and the largest minor hockey league in the world. The GTHL registers more than 30,000 annual participants in Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, and Vaughan. The purpose of the GTHL is to empower, innovate, and provide hockey experiences that foster growth, inclusion, and excellence for all participants, while providing an enriching, equitable, and inclusive environment that benefits all members and the broader community.    

For more information, please contact:   

Stephanie Coratti 
Senior Manager, Communications and Marketing  
Greater Toronto Hockey League  
SCoratti@GTHLCanada.com