Response
Response
We are committed to operating within the national Safe Sport reporting and resolution framework in a timely manner that is compassionate, fair and transparent.
reporting
Athletics Canada believes that everyone participating in athletics is entitled to participate in an environment that is free of maltreatment. In accordance with Athletics Canada’s Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy (AC Code), everyone has an obligation to report actual or suspected behaviours or actions of misconduct.
NEED HELP RIGHT AWAY?
IF IT’S A CRISIS, GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM OR CALL:
- 911
- The 24h Mental Health Crisis Line
- Call: 1-833-456-4566 | Text: 45645
- www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
- The 24h LifeWorks hotline: 1-844-240-2990
IF IT’S NON-URGENT, CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Your team doctor or personal doctor
- Abuse-Free Sport Helpline (This service is free, anonymous, confidential, independent, and offered in both official languages.)
- 1-888-837-7678
- info@abuse-free-sport.ca
- The 24h LifeWorks hotline: 1-844-240-2990 (for National Team Athletes/Coaches)
- Your Game Plan Advisor: www.mygameplan.ca
- The Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS)
- Athletics Canada Commissioner’s Office
- The Commissioner’s Office is responsible for receiving complaints of violations of Athletics Canada’s Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy (AC Code) and other Athletics Canada policies. Complaints may be directed to SDRCC for resolution as appropriate.
- Contact the Office of the Commissioner
- File a complaint
- The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC)
- The OSIC receives complaints/reports about alleged violations of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).
- Report Incident
- Learn More
RESOURCES
Athletics Canada’s Commissioner’s Office was established to make informed decisions in the following areas of Athletics Canada operations – support program selection, representative team selection, eligibility, Athlete Agreements, and complaints of violations of the Athletics Canada’s Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy (AC Code).
Athletics Canada’s Board of Directors vests the Commissioner’s Office to be the autonomous authority in these areas and to resolve disputes within Athletics Canada efficiently, effectively, and fairly.
Athletics Canada’s Commissioner’s Office was established to make informed decisions in the following areas of Athletics Canada operations – support program selection, representative team selection, eligibility, Athlete Agreements and complaints of violations of Athletics Canada’s Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (AC Code).
Purpose
- The purpose of this Policy is to allow people to have a discreet and safe procedure by which they can disclose incidents of actual or perceived wrongdoing without fear of unfair treatment or reprisal.
- The policy is to provide guidelines on reporting of perceived inappropriate, unethical, illegal or fraudulent conduct including conduct prohibited by Athletics Canada’s Code of Ethics and Conduct Policy (AC Code).
- Athletics Canada (AC) is committed to providing an environment in which the organization acts within the AC Code, policies and applicable laws and observes the highest standards of business and personal ethics in conduct of its responsibilities.
This flowchart is a high-level overview for how to effectively file a complaint within the National Safe Sport Program. It is intended as a quick reference for use in a sporting environment and is not meant to be exhaustive or to replace legal advice.
This flowchart is a high-level overview for how to effectively file a complaint within the National Safe Sport Program. It is intended as a quick reference for use in a sporting environment and is not meant to be exhaustive or to replace legal advice.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Athletics Canada has compiled the following resources available to all Canadians in need of support.
- Canadian Centre for Mental Health & Sport
- Game Plan (Canada’s Total Athlete Wellness Program)
- Kids Help Phone
- Red Cross Community Services
- Victim Services Government of Canada
- Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP)
- First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness
- Trans Lifeline
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use & Addiction
- Abuse-Free-Sport
- Abuse-Free Sport Helpline (This service is free, anonymous, confidential, independent, and offered in both official languages.)
- 1-888-837-7678
- info@abuse-free-sport.ca
SUSPENDED INDIVIDUALS
Name | Status | Effect period | Jurisdiction |
Mohamed Aagad | Suspended | Ends September 11, 2026 | CCES |
Lee Wolfater | Suspended | Ends April 1, 2025 (pending review) | Saskatchewan Athletics |
Doug Renwick | Suspended | Ends November 28, 2027 | Saskatchewan Athletics |
Wade Huber | Suspended | Ineligible for Re-Application Prior to September 13, 2030 | Office of the Athletics Canada Commissioner |
Randy Brookes | Membership terminated | Ineligible for Re-Application Prior to September 15, 2032 | Athletics Ontario |
Edward Larocque | Temporary Suspension | Pending review | Athletics Ontario |
George Barber | Suspended | Lifetime ban | Office of the Athletics Canada Commissioner |
Evon Buchanan | Suspended | Lifetime ban | Athletics Ontario |
Ben Johnson | Suspended | Lifetime ban | CCES |
Andy McInnis | Suspended | Lifetime Ban | Office of the Athletics Canada Commissioner |
Ken Porter | Suspended | Lifetime ban | Office of the Athletics Canada Commissioner |
David Scott-Thomas | Suspended | Lifetime ban | Office of the Athletics Canada Commissioner |