By-Laws • Regulations • History Effective 2018-2019 Season HockeyCanada.ca As adopted at Ottawa, December 4, 1914 and amended to May 2018. HOCKEY CANADA BY-L AWS REGULATIONS HISTORY As amended to May 2018 This edition is prepared for easy and convenient reference only. Should errors occur, the contents of this book will be interpreted by the President according to the official minutes of meetings of Hockey Canada. The Playing Rules of Hockey Canada are published in a separate booklet and may be obtained from the Executive Director of any Hockey Canada Member, from any office of Hockey Canada or from Hockey Canada’s web site. HockeyCanada.ca 1 HOCKEY CANADA MISSION STATEMENT Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Hockey Experiences Joe Drago 1283 Montrose Avenue Sudbury, ON P3A 3B9 Chair of the Board Hockey Canada 2018-19 2 HockeyCanada.ca CHAIR’S MESSAGE 2018-2019 The governance model continues to move forward. Operational and Policy Governance are clearly understood. The Board of Directors and Members have adapted well. Again, I stress how pleased I am to work with a team striving to improve our organization and game. The Board recognizes that hockey is a passion with high expectations from our country. The mandatory Initiation Program is experiencing some concern in a few areas; however, I have been impressed with the progress and attitude of the Members actively involved in promoting the value of this program. It is pleasant to receive compliments supporting the Board for this initiative. It is difficult to be critical of a program that works on improvement and develops skills as well as incorporating fun in the game. I believe we have been more diligent with looking at grassroots programs. We sometimes hear comments that Hockey Canada places more emphasis on the Program of Excellence than on grassroots programming. Success with our elite teams may possibly give that impression, but I assure you without a concentration at the grassroots level we would not experience these successes. Our Members have made us aware that they want and expect a strong emphasis on the grassroots. The mandatory Initiation Program certainly is an example of this concentration. We continue reviewing rules and regulations to improve fun and safety. Our programs must entice those who play, coach and officiate if we hope to retain and recruit participants and volunteers. I believe Hockey Canada must work at educating new Canadians about the game, fun, safety, the value of team work along with the many different programs offered. As I complete my final term, many fond memories of my years at Hockey Canada will be cherished. It is wonderful to be a part of such a powerhouse and world sports leader. Memories of working with the Members and the Executive Directors are special. Having many opportunities to participate in meetings at all levels - locally, provincially, nationally and internationally have been very rewarding. World Juniors, World Cups, National Events the Olympic Winter Games, and the Paralympic Winter Games highlight my memories. I thank the Hockey Canada Board of Directors for working with me as a team. I truly appreciate the support both in and out of the hockey world. I thank the leadership team, led by Tom Renney, for guiding and assisting me through both of my terms. My appreciation is extended to the Members and their staffs for the commitment and loyalty they give the Members and Hockey Canada. A big thank you to our many volunteers who help make it all possible. Lastly, my sincere appreciation to Jen Crawford. Jen has guided me and looked after every detail necessary for the Chair to succeed. Her friendship is also special. Thank you. I will miss you. Joe Drago Chair of the Board HockeyCanada.ca 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. OVERVIEW VII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. Definitions ................................ 20 25. Role ........................................ 38 2. Name and Purpose ....................... 21 26. Composition and Eligibility ......... 38 3. Head Office ................................ 22 27. Nominations ............................. 38 4. Objectives.................................. 22 28. Elections ................................. 39 5. Fiscal Year .................................. 22 29. Appointment of Directors ........... 39 6. Official Languages ...................... 22 30. Term ........................................ 40 7. Compliance ................................. 23 31. Election of Chair ...................... 40 32. Duties of Chair ...........................41 II. MEMBERSHIP 33. Board Vacancies ........................ 42 8. Member Classes .......................... 24 34. Removal or Suspension of Director .. 42 9. Members ................................... 24 35. Filling a Board Vacancy ............... 42 10. Members’ Rights ........................ 25 36. Board Meetings ......................... 43 11. Member Obligations ................... 26 37. Board Powers ............................ 43 III. PARTNERS 38. Borrowing ................................ 45 12. Partners ................................... 28 39. Remuneration ........................... 46 IV. OTHER STAKEHOLDERS VIII. CORPORATE OFFICERS .............47 13. General .................................... 29 40. Officers ................................... 47 14. Registered Participants .............. 29 IX. MEMBER FORUM 15. Athlete Representatives/ Referee-in-Chief/Life Patrons ...... 29 41. Representation ......................... 50 42. Purpose ................................... 50 V. RESIGNATION, SUSPENSION, 43. Meetings and Procedures .............51 EXPULSION, TERMINATION 16. Resignation .............................. 31 X. COMMITTEES AND WORK GROUPS 17. Suspension ............................... 31 44. Standing Committees ................. 52 18. Expulsion ................................ 32 45. Audit and Finance Committee ...... 52 19. Effect of Resignation, Expulsion 46. Human Resources Committee ...... 53 or Termination .......................... 32 47. Risk Management Committee ....... 53 48. Nominating Committee .............. 53 VI. MEETINGS 49. Program Standards Committee ..... 53 20. General Provisions ..................... 34 50. Governance Committee .............. 53 21. Annual Meeting ......................... 35 51. Task Teams ................................ 54 22. Special Meeting ........................ 35 23. Congresses ............................... 36 24. Voting ..................................... 36 4 HockeyCanada.ca TABLE OF CONTENTS XI. DISPUTE RESOLUTION D. REGISTRATION 52. Appeals to Hockey Canada........... 55 Player registration ......................... 75 53. Board Authority ........................ 55 Qualifications ................................76 54. Exclusive Jurisdiction ................ 56 Registration procedures ...................76 55. Penalties for Non-Compliance...... 56 Team registration ........................... 77 56. National Appeals Committee ....... 57 Variations for fifteen and sixteen year old players for Junior hockey ..... 78 XII. FINANCIAL 57. Chief Financial Officer ................ 59 E. ACTIVE PLAYER REGISTRATION 58. Auditor .................................... 59 Junior A limit – twenty year olds (20) .. 79 59. Budget and Financial Documents . 60 Senior Male and Junior Male cutdown dates ................................. 79 60. Revenue ................................... 60 Key dates for team rosters ................ 80 61. Expenses .................................. 60 Professional players........................ 81 XIII. GENERAL Imports ........................................ 81 62. Application ...............................61 F. AFFILIATION 63. Indemnity .................................61 General affiliation procedures .......... 84 64. Conflict of Interest .....................61 Limitations on affiliation (see also 65. Rights ..................................... 62 Regulation I – Sports Schools) .........85 66. Amendments ............................ 62 Affiliation between Minor to Junior 67. Unforeseen Circumstances .......... 63 and Junior to Junior: ....................... 85 68. Dissolution .............................. 63 Number of games a player may play in 69. Error in Notice ........................... 63 higher divisions or categories .......... 86 70. Effective Date ........................... 64 G. PLAYER RELEASES REGULATIONS Release return to male junior............ 89 Important dates to remember ........... 65 H. TRANSFERS A. DEFINITIONS Inter-member transfers ................... 92 .................................................... 67 Player trades ................................. 93 International transfer procedures ..... 93 B. COMPETITION Teams playing in other jurisdictions .. 72 APPENDIX H1 – IIHF INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER C. PLAYERS REGULATIONS Residential qualifications .................74 .................................................... 95 APPENDIX H2 - USAH/HC/CHL TRANSFER & RELEASE AGREEMENT ...................................................111 HockeyCanada.ca 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. HOCKEY CANADA SCHOOL WITH P. TAMPERING RESIDENCE AND SPORTS SCHOOLS ...................................................153 Affiliation ....................................137 Q. FEES J. HOCKEY TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS ...................................................154 General tournament provisions ........139 Withdrawal of sanctioning ..............139 HOCKEY CANADA AWARDS K. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Volunteer of the Year Award .............157 Incoming and Outgoing