Future of Sport in Canada Commission launches online portal for public input

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has launched a new online portal aimed at gathering feedback from Canadians on how to improve the country’s sport system and ensure safe participation. The portal, which went live on September 10, 2024, invites submissions from athletes, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, academics, and victims or survivors of maltreatment in sports.

Led by former Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice Lise Maisonneuve, the Commission was established in May 2024 with a mandate to explore issues surrounding maltreatment and inappropriate behaviour in Canadian sports. The initiative seeks to identify key areas for reform, focusing on policy, governance, funding structures, and accountability, among other topics.

“All Canadians are encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives with us,” said Maisonneuve. “We are committed to providing well-informed recommendations that will shape a safer and improved sport system in Canada.”

The Commission will use the collected feedback to inform future recommendations aimed at enhancing the safety, culture, and governance of sport in the country.

For more information or to participate, visit the Future of Sport in Canada Commission website.