A former Supreme Court of Canada judge and two partners from Canada’s largest law firm will lead an independent review of the governance of Hockey Canada, which has been under heavy fire for the handling of recent allegations of sexual assault against players.

Former top court justice Thomas Cromwell, who has previously chaired the Chief Justice of Canada’s Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters, will lead the independent review supported by partners Victoria Prince and Nadia Effendi of Borden Ladner Gervais, Hockey Canada announced Thursday.