The Athletics Canada Commissioner's Office has upheld a lifetime ban against an Ottawa track coach accused of harassment and sexual harassment stemming from his time with the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club. On Monday, Athletics Canada said another commissioner, Hugh L. Fraser, rendered his decision, upholding the previous sanctions against McInnis. Fraser ordered McInnis's expulsion from Athletics Canada and all its activities, including track and field clubs, as well as his removal from the Athletics Canada Hall of Fame. He also created successful track and field programs at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, and was inducted into Athletics Canada's Hall of Fame in 2017. In a news release, Athletics Canada said it prioritizes making track and field a "healthy, safe and secure" environment for athletes.

Source: CBC News June 09, 2020 19:30 UTC