Rowan Stringer’s legacy will be used to help shape plans for Ontario youth to safely return to playing organized sports once the pandemic is over, says the minister who helped create groundbreaking concussion legislation in the Ottawa teen’s honour. “We are looking at the best ways ... for a post-COVID-19 return-to-play safely,” with the Rowan’s Law and amateur sports committees working together, said MacLeod. Following an inquest, MacLeod — with the help of Rowan’s parents Gordon and Kathleen, as well as New Democrat MPP Catherine Fife and Liberal MPP John Fraser — brought forward legislation that passed in 2018. “Obviously without full contact sport or any contact sport now, it takes on a different meaning,” MacLeod said. Her parents have urged all other provinces to follow Ontario’s lead.

Source: thestar September 29, 2020 22:30 UTC