Harassment in Sport Blog Series – Part 2: Current State
Our first blog post reviewed what we had been doing in Canadian sport in the past to reduce instances of harassment, abuse, violence, and bullying. Attention began turning to these matters with the high-profile Sheldon Kennedy case in 1997 and the creation of the “Harassment and Abuse in Sport Collective,” which was a collection of sport organizations focused on reducing harassment in sport. A “harassment in sport" website was developed and many excellent resources were published. In 2002, the True Sport Secretariat was created and a seminal (if overlooked) document titled Harassment & Abuse in Sport: Situation Analysis & Needs Assessment was released soon after. Some of the recommendations in that report (such as the creation of a stand-alone Harassment Policy and harassment officers) were adopted by sport organizations and even mandated by Sport Canada, while other recommendations (such as a national strategy on decreasing harassment) were disregarded.
Lifetime sanction for cycling coach who administered prohibited substance to an athlete
(Ottawa, Ontario – April 1, 2009) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) announced today that André Aubut, a cycling coach, committed an anti-doping rule violation by administering a prohibited substance, erythropoetin (EPO), to Geneviève Jeanson during her cycling career.
Doctor receives lifetime ban from sport following investigation into administration of EPO to a Cyclist
(Ottawa, Ontario – April 1, 2009) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) announced today that Dr. Maurice Duquette committed an anti-doping rule violation for the administration of a prohibited substance to a minor (Ms. Geneviève Jeanson) and that he assisted, aided and abetted in the administration of a prohibited substance, namely erythropoetin (EPO).
Dubin Inquiry Head Leaves Legacy for Canadians
(Ottawa, Ontario – October 28, 2008) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) mourns the loss of the honourable Charles Dubin, an accomplished and respected jurist and a key figure in the history of the fight against doping in sport.
Bobsleigh Athlete Commits Anti-Doping Rule Violation
(Ottawa, Ontario – January 4, 2007) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) announced today that Steve Molnar, a bobsleigh athlete, committed an anti-doping rule violation. The violation...