Ottawa – October 20, 2025 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) wishes to advise that Cricket Canada’s contract to participate in the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) has been reinstated, effective October 17, 2025.
This reinstatement is due to Cricket Canada now meeting the requirement of participants completing the mandatory e-learning module and consent form, a critical obligation under the adoption contract.
Most importantly, this means individuals identified as CSSP participants by Cricket Canada are able to access the CSSP report process and protections.
The suspension for failure to meet participant e-learning and consent requirements, as set out in the CSSP adoption contract, was handed down on October 14, 2025. The CCES recognizes the swift and concerted effort since that date by Cricket Canada to fulfill its outstanding CSSP requirements.
Why is this CSSP contract requirement so critical?
Adopting Sport Organizations that participate in the CSSP have key responsibilities to support the effective implementation of the program and to foster a safe sport environment. A critical part of this commitment includes ensuring participants complete the mandatory 40-minute e-learning module and sign the consent form – steps that are essential for participants to understand their rights and responsibilities under the CSSP.
Without these foundational requirements, the CCES may be unable to process safe sport reports involving individuals from these organizations. These obligations are in place to protect all participants and to reinforce the collective responsibility of the sport community in upholding safe sport standards.
About the CCES
The CCES is an independent, national, not-for-profit organization that works to protect and promote the integrity of sport in Canada. Through the administration of its programs, including the Canadian Anti-Doping Program and the CSSP, the CCES strives to ensure sport is safe, inclusive, fair, clean, and accessible for all Canadians. The CCES acknowledges funding from the Government of Canada. For more information, visit cces.ca, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
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