Canada’s sport system requires meaningful change that will depend less on identifying problems (which are already well-known) and more on whether governments enforce accountability.
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A trauma- and violence-informed approach calls for participants, coaches, managers and organizations to understand the effects of systemic, structural and interpersonal violence.
The unique relationship between Nike and Hockey Canada makes the end of their decades-long sponsorship especially notable.
Athletes often recount how, at the very least, sport built their character and at the very most, saved their lives. But currently, Canadian sport itself needs rebuilding.
By addressing the root causes of violence, we can reimagine systems to allow for more supportive, safe and accountable sport communities.
The lack of government action in response to allegations of sexual abuse in Canadian sport contrasts with the response to previous scandals and highlights the racial and gender inequalities at play.
The Toronto Star’s decision to rename its Lou Marsh trophy reminds us of the ways sports journalism has amplified damaging and racist tropes.
Hockey Canada’s mishandling of sexual assault allegations is symbolic of the lack of accountability in sporting bodies. The government must rebuild trust in sports with proper oversight.
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Professor & Director, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba
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Director, International Centre for Olympic Studies, Western University
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Professor, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor, Sport Management, Brock University
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Associate Professor of Law, Thompson Rivers University
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of New Brunswick
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Professor, Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University
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Doctorate of Education candidate, Social Justice Education Program, University of Toronto
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Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor, Health Sciences, Carleton University
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Associate Professor of Sport Management, Brock University