SDRCC chosen by federal government to implement new Canadian safe sport mechanism

OTTAWA — The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada has been selected by the federal government to implement a new initiative to prevent abuse in sport.

Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault announced Tuesday that the SDRCC will deliver an independent safe sport mechanism aimed at implementing a universal code of conduct for federally funded sport organizations.

In a release, the ministry said the federal government will provide up to $2.1 million to the SDRCC to kick-start the new mechanism.

The release said the mechanism will provide athletes and organizations with an independent place to report cases of harassment, abuse and discrimination.