Athletics Canada has introduced new policies aimed at protecting athletes from inappropriate behaviour and encouraging whistleblowers to come forward. The new policies come after the sport governing body handed lifetime bans to three prominent Ontario track and field coaches. The new whistleblower policy means anyone who witnesses wrongdoing can now report it, according to Athletics Canada CEO Dave Bedford. Dallin and Giles said Athletics Canada also needs to ensure that both coaches and athletes know about the new policies. To that end, Bedford said Athletics Canada plans to host quarterly town hall meetings between its athletes, himself as the CEO and others within the organization.

Source: CBC News August 06, 2020 15:17 UTC