Chapter 10: Roadmap for Part II of this Preliminary Report
Part II — Safe sport in Canada
In this second part of the Preliminary Report, the Commission:
- Shares some of the experiences that victims and survivors of maltreatment in sport shared with it (Chapter 11).
- Defines safe sport and maltreatment for the purposes of its mandate (Chapter 12).
- Explores the broader significance of safe sport for Canadians (Chapter 13).
- Reviews prevention strategies that currently exist to foster safe sport environments and prevent maltreatment (Chapter 14).
- Reviews safe sport policies and codes of conduct existing at different levels of the Canadian sport system (Chapter 15).
- Reviews various complaint mechanisms created to administer safe sport policies and codes of conduct, along with their complaint management process (Chapter 16).
- Assesses the current state of public registries of sanctioned individuals implemented at different levels of sport (Chapter 17).
Through Chapters 11 to 17, we summarize the perspectives, experiences and insights shared with the Commission by a wide range of participants, including victims and survivors, experts, academics, advocates, athletes, sport organizations, and government representatives.
Our preliminary findings and recommendations on prevention strategies to create safe and inclusive sport environments and reduce the risk of maltreatment are presented in Chapters 14 and 17. Those regarding safe sport policies and complaint mechanisms to respond to maltreatment are outlined in Chapter 16. Finally, our preliminary recommendations regarding the necessary support for those involved in the complaint management process are also included in Chapter 16. A list of our preliminary recommendations can be found in Appendix 11 of this Preliminary Report.
Many of the preliminary recommendations outlined in this Part II of the Preliminary Report aim to address issues or gaps identified by participants during our engagement process, including in the written submissions received by the Commission. Our preliminary recommendations are also shaped by observations and suggestions received from individuals with varied academic background and field experience and by the Commission’s own independent review and research.
In accordance with the Commission’s Terms of Reference, these preliminary recommendations are being shared to give participants an opportunity to reflect on them and provide feedback, whether at the National Summit or through other forms of engagement. This feedback will be considered before the Commission submits its final recommendations to the Government of Canada. The Commission looks forward to continuing this important dialogue.