The woman who claims she was sexually assaulted in June 2018 by players of the Canadian World Junior team plans to be involved in the reopening of Hockey Canada's investigation.

The victim has previously not participated in any investigations led by Hockey Canada's firm or police, so this is a major step. Hockey Canada also released a statement announcing the reopening of the investigation after several corporate sponsors withdrew from their deals.

"We have heard from Canadians, players, their families, fans, sponsors and those impacted by what occurred in 2018. We know you are angry and disappointed in Hockey Canada – rightfully so," read the statement, titled An Open Letter to Canadians. "We know we have not done enough to address the actions of some members of the 2018 National Junior Team, or to end the culture of toxic behaviour within our game."

"For that we unreservedly apologize."

The entire statement can be seen below.

The woman filed a suit back in April against Hockey Canada, the CHL, and eight unnamed CHL players after stating she was assaulted in a London, Ont., hotel room after a gala event in June 2018.

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