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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Matthew Hall

Canadian MPs summon senior soccer officials as they investigate response to abuse

Nick Bontis resigned as Canada Soccer president earlier this year
Nick Bontis resigned as Canada Soccer president earlier this year. Photograph: Darryl Dyck/AP

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has been summoned to appear at an investigation by Canadian elected government officials into business dealings by Canada Soccer and how the organization has responded to sexual abuse within the sport.

A summons has also been issued to another former Canada Soccer president, Nick Bontis. He was elected to Concacaf’s Council in February as its representative for North America just days before resigning from his position at Canada Soccer amid a labor dispute with the women’s national team. Sean Heffernan, Canada Soccer’s chief financial officer, has also been issued with a summons.

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