The Canadian federal government announced a series of reforms on Thursday in a bid to enhance safe sport practices and hold the country's national sports oganizations (NSOs) accountable after complaints about a toxic culture from a slew of athletes. A public registry of individuals who have been sanctioned
The Canadian federal government announced a series of reforms on Thursday in a bid to enhance safe sport practices and hold the country's national sports oganizations accountable after complaints about a toxic culture from a slew of athletes.
"The concrete measures I have announced today are part of a long-term shift to turn the tide on a much-needed culture change in sport." NSOs' annual financial statements will also need to be audited and posted on the organization's website within six months of their year-end while minutes of board meetings will also need to be published online.
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