The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport has placed Cricket Canada on suspension from the Canadian Safe Sport Program due to non-compliance with mandatory e-learning and consent requirements, according to a statement released on Wednesday.
The responsibility for overseeing safe sport practices in Canada was transferred to the Canadian Centre For Ethics in Sport on April 1, following the closure of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner. Since then, efforts have been made to assist Cricket Canada in implementing the Canadian Safe Sport Program, which includes completing a 40-minute e-learning module and signing a consent form to ensure participants understand their rights and obligations within the program.
The CCES mentioned that the necessary obligations have not been met, and both Cricket Canada and Sport Canada have been informed of this issue. Failure to fulfill these foundational requirements may hinder the processing of safe sport reports involving individuals from these organizations. These measures are in place to safeguard all participants and emphasize the collective responsibility of the sports community in upholding safe sport standards.
As a result of the suspension, cricket players no longer have access to CCES reporting channels or protections and are advised to reach out to Cricket Canada for further guidance. The CCES stated that if the outstanding obligations are met, Cricket Canada will be reinstated in the Canadian Safe Sport Program, with this information being publicly disclosed.
Cricket Canada has not responded immediately to a request for comment via email.