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

[daftandbarmy]

Sounds familiar, unfortunately...


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.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/future-of-sport-in-canada-commission-report-1.7620340

 

[The Bread Guy]

Necro thread bump with the final report out ....

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Google Gemini top-of-search AI summary:

• Create a Centralized Entity: The report recommends creating a single federal entity or Crown corporation to manage sports, reducing the fragmentation between Heritage and Health portfolios.
• Address Safety & Abuse: A national registry for sanctioned individuals is proposed to ensure abusers cannot move between sports organizations.
• Leadership Overhaul: The report highlights a need for a single, dedicated federal minister for sport to lead the sector rather than the current fragmented approach.
• Funding & Inclusivity: Increased, direct funding is needed to fix the "underfunded and unsafe" system, with a focus on inclusion and protecting athletes.
• Systemic Shift: The commission recommends changes over a five-year period to move from a high-performance-only focus to a safe, inclusive system from grassroots to elite levels.

Final report:

Future of Sport in Canada Commission Final Report Transforming Sport in Canada: Time for Action - Canada.ca

www.canada.ca

 

[OldSolduer]

The police need to investigate alleged criminal acts and if there are sufficient grounds then the Crowns need to prosecute - vigorously. Make an example of them