Statement by Minister Duncan on the decision of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee.

Statement

OTTAWA, September 20, 2018

"Canada has a strong record of supporting our athletes and the anti-doping movement.

"Our Government is troubled with the decision of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee today to reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA). We believe that decision undermines the fight against doping in sport.

"We are firmly committed to the world anti-doping movement and will continue to work to protect the integrity of sport and the rights of clean athletes around the world."

-The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport

Contacts

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Ann Marie Paquet
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science and Sport
613-404-2733
ann-marie.paquet@canada.ca

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