By Canadian Press

Experts say new Hockey Canada board must oversee major overhaul

Oct 12, 2022 | 5:19 PM

Experts say electing a new board is just the first step in salvaging Hockey Canada and that the new directors will face a major challenge in rebuilding from the top down.

The national sport governing body’s entire board of directors resigned this week after months of scandal over the organization’s mishandling of alleged sexual assaults.

Chief executive officer Scott Smith also departed.

Carleton University professor Paloma Raggo says while the resignation is a symbol of immediate change to outsiders, in reality it’s just an opportunity to begin an organizational overhaul that will take more time to implement.

Hockey Canada’s bylaws say nominations for the board must be submitted at least 60 days before the annual meeting where the election normally takes place, this year scheduled for November.

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The nominating committee has postponed the election, which will now take place virtually on Dec. 17.

The new board will be tasked with finding a new CEO, and undertaking the changes recommended by former Supreme Court justice Thomas Cromwell in his ongoing governance review.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 12, 2022.

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