Cromwell says it’s clear ‘efforts were made’ to improve Hockey Canada board

By The Canadian Press on December 13, 2022.

OTTAWA – Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell says it’s apparent a “serious effort” was made to improve diversity, gender balance and range of experience on Hockey Canada’s board of directors.

Nine candidates – five women and four men – have been named to fill the vacant board seats at the national sport organization.

Hockey Canada’s provincial and territorial members will hold a Saturday vote on whether to accept or reject the entire slate of nominees.

Cromwell, who made a remote appearance at a Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage meeting today in Ottawa, says it appears the nominating committee “tried extremely hard” to recruit the sort of board with the profile he recommended.

Cromwell headed an independent review into Hockey Canada’s governance. He concluded the federation was at a “crossroads” and called for more oversight and accountability.

The previous board stepped down in October as part of the fallout from the scandal-plagued federation’s past handling of sexual assault allegations and hushed payouts to victims.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2022.

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