The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport has recently suspended Cricket Canada from the Canadian Safe Sport Program due to non-compliance with participant e-learning and consent requirements. This action was taken as Cricket Canada failed to meet the mandatory 40-minute e-learning module and consent form signing, which are essential components for understanding the rights and responsibilities under the safe sport program.
Following the transition of safe sport management to the Canadian Centre For Ethics in Sport from the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner, the CCES has been overseeing and investigating complaints and reports of abuse and maltreatment in sports in Canada since April 1. Despite efforts to work with Cricket Canada on adopting the Canadian Safe Sport Program, the necessary requirements have not been met, according to the CCES.
Both Cricket Canada and Sport Canada have been informed of the situation, with the CCES emphasizing the importance of these foundational requirements to ensure the protection of all participants and uphold safe sport standards within the sport community. As a result of the suspension, cricket players no longer have access to CCES reporting mechanisms or protections and are advised to contact Cricket Canada for alternative options.
It has been stated by the CCES that if Cricket Canada fulfills the outstanding obligations, the national sport organization will be reinstated in the Canadian Safe Sport Program, with the details of this reinstatement made public. Despite attempts to reach out for comment, Cricket Canada has not responded to the email inquiry at this time.