March 31, 2025
As of April 1, 2025, the new Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) will replace the Abuse-Free Sport program.
Swimming Canada has adopted this new program, that is committed to advancing a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming, and safe sport experiences, which we support.
The CSSP Rules set out how the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) will administer the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) for all identified participants within federally funded, national-level sport organizations. The CCES does this by receiving and responding to reports of prohibited behaviour, and by developing and carrying out education, prevention, and policy activities.
The CCES is committed to providing a safe, timely, reliable, and procedurally fair environment for anyone involved in a report of maltreatment. Everyone connecting with the CCES team will be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
How to Report
As of April 1, the CCES will accept reports through an online report form and by phone – both methods allow you to remain anonymous, if you wish. If you choose to share your name when you make a report, the CCES will not share it with your sport organization unless it is necessary to keep you or someone else safe, and will make every effort to get your consent beforehand.
Report online: https://cces.ca/report-safe-sport
Report by phone: 1-833-858-CSSP (2777)
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