Update from the independent Nominating Committee
Hockey Canada’s impartial Nominating Committee is difficult at work and really inspired by the response from Canadians
“It is impossible to read the resumes and cover letters and not have a very good feeling about the future of Hockey in Canada. It is truly amazing how the country has responded in such a positive way,” stated Michael Bruni, Chair of the Nominating Committee for Hockey Canada.
The impartial Nominating Committee is difficult at work vetting over 550 purposes for the 9 vacant positions on the Board of Directors of Hockey Canada that had been submitted by the November 10 deadline. The Nominating Committee contains seven individuals from Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C.
From coast to coast to coast, from each province and the territories, candidates replicate the very best of Canadian communities and values. “A common theme across applications is a strong desire to provide solutions, highlighting empathetic leadership skills that are so relevant in today’s world,” stated Alain Deschamps, member of the Nominating Committee (Quebec). The Nominating Committee is enterprise a rigorous course of to evaluation and contemplate each submission with care.
“We opted to be laser focused matching the immediate priorities of transition management, hiring a CEO and experience with governance renewal outlined in former Supreme Court Justice Thomas Cromwell’s report,” stated Jane Hu, member of the Nominating Committee (Alberta). Justice Cromwell accomplished his impartial Governance Review Report earlier this fall offering a plan and priorities for the incoming Board members.
The Nominating Committee is making some very exhausting selections within the coming weeks to pick solely eight candidates for the Board of Directors and one Chair. The job nevertheless has been made a lot simpler with the depth and scope of the expertise of people who’ve stepped ahead from all areas and backgrounds.
Over and over candidates shared the affect of hockey on their household, their neighborhood and their very own id. Many candidates defined how they gave this appreciable thought, consulted with their households earlier than making use of and indicated they’re ready to commit the time wanted.
The Nominating Committee acquired heartfelt pitches from cops, lecturers, profitable C-suite business leaders, immigrants to Canada, surgeons, hockey mother and father, Olympians, Paralympians, politicians, judges and even a passionate pastry chef who set out a recipe for re-building the Hockey Canada group. The draw back with so many prepared to assist, is popping away excellent candidates.
The tone on the high is essential. The Hockey Canada Chair and Board might want to restore public confidence of their decision-making course of proper out of the gate. “I am confident the new Board will have the skills and experience to accomplish what is needed for years to come to set Hockey Canada on a new path,” stated Susan Kitchen, member of the Nominating Committee (Ontario).
The Nominating Committee is aiming to finalize its choice of the candidates within the subsequent few weeks. The Members will vote on December 17 to ratify the brand new Board.
Additional quotes from the Nominating Committee:
“A common thread among the applications was more about what they could do for Hockey Canada versus what this opportunity could do for them,” stated Anthony Wright, member of the Nominating Committee (B.C.)
“In every submission for the transition board, the love of the game of hockey is evident along with a passion to improve the culture and create a safe, diversified space in sport. There is a strong commitment expressed to chart a new course for Canada’s national sport, creating a brighter future for today and for our children, grandchildren and those not yet born,” stated Kallie Wood, member of the Nominating Committee (Saskatchewan).
“The overwhelming number of highly qualified applicants who have taken the time to volunteer for these positions reflects how important this is for Canadians from coast to coast,” stated Mick Ryan, member of the Nominating Committee (Nova Scotia).
