Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith steps down

CALGARY, Alta. - Hockey Canada's Board of Directors has announced significant changes to the organization's executive team, including the immediate departure of CEO Scott Smith. The entire board of directors has also agreed to step down to make way for a new group of directors.

An interim management committee will be formed to oversee the organisation until a new board appoints a new CEO to lead the organisation.

Recognizing the urgent need for new leadership and a fresh perspective, the Board of Directors has announced that it is stepping down. In accordance with Hockey Canada's bylaws, the Board of Directors will ask its members to nominate a new slate of directors no later than the virtual election scheduled for December 17, 2022. The Board of Directors will not stand for election, but will fulfill its fiduciary obligations until a new Board of Directors is elected.

Hockey Canada is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in building the future of the organization. We invite qualified individuals to respond to the call for nominations issued by the independent nominating committee last week.

The interim management committee will focus its efforts on the day-to-day operations of the organization, while ensuring progress is made on the implementation of Hockey Canada's action plan. This includes reviewing the recommendations of the independent governance review conducted by the Honourable Thomas Cromwell, C.C., a former Supreme Court Justice, and then working with the Board of Directors and the membership to fully implement it. The Committee will also work to facilitate the transition to a new CEO and Board of Directors.

Hockey Canada will continue to keep the public informed about these important changes and the work underway to further implement its action plan.