Office of the Commissioner Issues Lifetime Ban to David Scott-Thomas
Upon receipt of a Complaint against David Scott-Thomas dated January 21, 2020 alleging that he engaged in behaviour that constitutes a violation of the Athletics Canada Code of Conduct, the Commissioner’s Office proceeded to confirm jurisdiction over the Complaint and issue a Notice of Suspension dated January 21, 2020 immediately suspending Mr. David Scott-Thomas from…
Support and Resources for Equine Farms and Equestrian Facilities
Ottawa, ON, March 24, 2020 – Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to provide an update regarding its ongoing advocacy on behalf of equine farms and equestrian facilities facing financial hardship during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as offer resources for support during this unprecedented disruption of normal business operations. EC is the national governing…
Volleyball Canada’s 2020 Nationals Cancelled
March 24, 2020: Volleyball Canada’s 2020 Nationals tournaments, scheduled for May in Edmonton, and 14U events in Halifax, Ottawa and Abbotsford, BC, are now officially cancelled due the COVID-19 pandemic. The health of participants and the community was the priority in making this difficult announcement. “As the pandemic evolved it became clear that measures such…
Cycling Canada Statement on Postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics
Ottawa, Ontario (March 24, 2020) – Cycling Canada fully supports the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee and 2020 Tokyo Organizing Committee’s decision to postpone the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games amid the unprecedented global health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Team Canada led the way by announcing Sunday evening that a Canadian delegation…
COC and CPC thank IOC for its Decision to Postpone Games to 2021
TORONTO/OTTAWA (March 24, 2020) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) issued the following statement on Tuesday in reaction to the conclusion made by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, and Japanese Prime Minister, Abe Shinzo, that the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date…
Sport Law & Strategy Group Shares Helpful Tips During COVID-19
March 24, 2020 – Considering current world events, the SLSG moved up the launch of “Conversation Matters: You Ask, We Share” and yesterday spent an hour sharing information and responding to questions from over 60 sport leaders on employment, employment insurance, leadership, financial management, and other matters related to managing through COVID-19. The free, online…
Equestrian Canada National Equine Disease and Welfare Surveillance Call: March 25, 2020
Please note that the next Equestrian Canada (EC) National Equine Disease and Welfare Surveillance Call is coming up on March 25, 2020, at 12 p.m. ET. Register for the webinar and submit your most pressing questions about COVID-19 here. Please note that the call will be recorded for online publication. Online Zoom Meeting: Join Here…
Canada Basketball and Friends of Victoria Basketball Provide Update on FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria
TORONTO, Ont. (March 23, 2020) — The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced last night a decision to not send Canadian teams to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer of 2020. The COC and CPC are calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to postpone the Games for…
Softball Canada Statement on Team Canada Decision
Softball Canada fully supports the Canadian Olympic Committee’s (COC) difficult decision of not sending Canadian teams to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the summer of 2020. The current COVID-19 pandemic is being felt worldwide and we are proud to stand behind their stance of putting the health and wellbeing of all Canadians above all…
Statement regarding COC / CPC Decision to withdrawal from Summer Paralympic Games 2020
(March 23, 2020 – OTTAWA, ONT.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) praises the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) for reaching the extremely difficult but necessary conclusion to not send athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Games unless they are postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. We feel this is the right decision, and are…