Abuse In Sports

• Quebec Superior Court judge authorizes QMJHL hazing class-action lawsuit

  The suit targets the league, its member franchises and its umbrella organization — the Canadian Hockey League — and seeks $650,000 for the plaintiff in damages.

  Sports

  Apr 10
  
• Quebec martial arts coach charged with 61 sex offences

  Authorities say 61 new sex-related charges were laid against Réal Chayer, of St-Lin-Laurentides, Que., for crimes that allegedly took place between July 2001 and December 2022.

  Crime

  Jan 16
  
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• Calls grow from athletes, former minister for public inquiry to improve sport culture

  Kirsty Duncan, a Liberal MP who served as Minister of Science and Sport from 2015 to 2019, said more work needs to be done to make sports safer for children across the country.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
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• Quebec major junior hockey to introduce ‘locker room code’ to prevent violent hazing

  The legislature is studying the issue after a recent Ontario court decision revealed disturbing details of sexual assault and torture suffered by teenage hockey players.

  Sports

  Feb 22, 2023
• Quebec premier demands explanation from junior hockey league about ‘disgusting’ abuse

  The premier called the hazing abuse of young people detailed by the judge "very serious'' and said the league cannot remain silent.

  Crime

  Feb 14, 2023
• Canadian sport can’t be all about ‘medals and podiums,’ says sports minister St-Onge

  Canadian sports minister Pascale St-Onge says emphasis on athletes winning medals needs to change because of the recent explosion of abuse and maltreatment complaints.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2023
• Push for safe sport reporting complicated by non-disclosure agreements for athletes

  St-Onge spoke out against NDAs in June, telling The Canadian Press that non-disclosure agreements contradict the ``very principle of safe sports.''

  Sports

  Nov 15, 2022
• Trudeau calls for more transparency in sport as feds freeze Gymnastics Canada funds

  The federal government suspended funding for Gymnastics Canada amid a flurry of abuse allegations and growing calls by athletes to investigate the complaints.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2022
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• Probe finds shortcomings at Montreal high school where alleged sex crimes took place

  The administrative investigation revealed a low level of organizational trust and found that the dignity of several athletes was compromised during their time at the school.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
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• Athletes say culture review of Gymnastics Canada insufficient, call for Ottawa to step in

  The group has repeated their call for Sport Canada to intervene, saying the McLaren review isn't independent since it's been "bought and paid for" by Gymnastics Canada.

  Sports

  Jun 30, 2022