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Canada's sports system is 'broken' and suffers from widespread abuse: Federal commission

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The Canadian sports system is rife with abuse and fosters a culture that discourages athletes from speaking out, according to a scathing review from a commission the federal government launched to probe systemic abuse in sports.

"Maltreatment in sport, including physical punishment, sexual assault, training while injured, humiliation, intimidation, isolation tactics, failure to provide medical care, discrimination and exploitation continue to permeate at all levels," said Justice Lise Maisonneuve, who leads the Future of Sport in Canada Commission.

Maisonneuve spoke on Thursday afternoon, shortly after the three-person commission released its preliminary report on the issue.

 
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