Statements

October 25, 2024 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) mourns the passing of Dr. Jack Taunton, world-renowned sport medicine physician and champion of sport.

(Ottawa, Ontario – February 11, 2019) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) acknowledges the decision issued on February 8, 2019 by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) conditionally reinstating the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC). 

Ottawa – July 29, 2024 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) continues to follow with concern announcements regarding drone use by Canada Soccer officials. Such activity is inconsistent with the True Sport Principles and the CCES’s belief in fair play, respect for others, and championing ethical conduct.

Ottawa – April 22, 2024 – To maintain trust in the integrity of sport, athletes and sports need to feel that everyone is on the same level playing field. Unfortunately, the recent reports regarding positive tests in China have no doubt left athletes around the world feeling that anti-doping rules haven’t been applied consistently.

Ottawa – December 12, 2023 – The CCES commends Minister Qualtrough on her announcement setting out the way towards a better future for sport in Canada.

(Ottawa, Ontario – December 18, 2020) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) issued the following statement following the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Tribunal’s finding of fact regarding the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s (RUSADA) non-compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code):

(Ottawa, Ontario – November 27, 2020) – Canadian Women & Sport and the CCES have written a letter to Brett Gosper, CEO of World Rugby, to express our strong opposition to World Rugby’s ban on transgender women athletes.

(Ottawa, Ontario – June 5, 2020) – The CCES adds its voice to the movements against systemic racism and in support of racial equality and justice that are once again in the spotlight following George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of police in the United States.

(Ottawa, Ontario – February 5, 2020) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) commends the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) petition for an open, public proceeding for the Russian matter.

(Ottawa, Ontario — April 26, 2019) — The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) acknowledges and supports the decisions announced today by Beckie Scott and Dr. Edwin Moses.