(Ottawa, Ontario – August 6, 2009) – Athletes who currently hold an Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemption (ATUE) should be aware that any ATUE issued by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) or by any international federation, that shows an expiry date in 2010 or beyond, will no longer be valid past December 31, 2009. 

ATUEs were granted from 2004 to 2008 under a simplified process primarily for the use of asthma medications. They were usually valid up to two years. The process for requesting an exemption for asthma medications has changed under the new World Anti-Doping Code (and under the Canadian Anti-Doping Program) in place since January 1, 2009. 

Athletes who require the use of a prohibited substance for medical reasons should become familiar with the new TUE procedures as soon as possible. Canadian athletes can visit www.cces.ca/tue to find out if they need to apply for a TUE, how to apply, and to which organization. 

Standard Therapeutic Use Exemptions are not affected by this process. They expire on the date shown on the certificate. 

The CCES is an independent, national, non-profit organization. Our mission, to foster ethical sport for all Canadians, is carried out through research, promotion, education, detection and deterrence, as well as through programs and partnerships with other organizations. 

For further information, please contact:

Julie Vallon, Athlete Services Manager
(613) 521-3340 x3228
tue-aut@cces.ca

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