On November 3, 2021, Athletics Canada was made aware of alleged sexual misconduct allegations against Coach Rana Reider via various media. While Mr. Reider is not a member of Athletics Canada, nor a Canadian citizen, he does coach Canadian athletes. As such, Athletics Canada immediately brought these allegations to the attention of the independent Office of the Athletics Canada Commissioner.
Today the Athletics Canada Commissioner’s Office confirmed with the U.S. Center for SafeSport that an investigation is ongoing. As a result of this investigation, Athletics Canada is suspending any payments to Mr. Reider for his work with Canadian athletes pending the outcome of said investigation.