Canada's Sport System: Broken, Fragmented, Unsustainable

0:00A new report from the future of sport in Canada Commission says the country's sport system is broken, fragmented, and unsustainable, causing real harm to many people. Release this week, it lays out 98 calls to action for changes over the next five years, starting right away. The goal is to make sports safer and better for everyone involved. The Commission formed last December after a wave of abuse reports came out following the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. For nearly two years, they talked to more than 1,000 people, including 175 survivors through consultations, surveys, and a summit. They found abuse happening at every level with weak complaint systems and power imbalances keeping problems hidden. People behind the report, led by former Chief Justice, Lee Smyzonev, called the stories they heard, heart-wrenching, and stressed that Canadians want. Real change now. Olympic skier-turned-coach, Philippe Marquis, praised the work, but said he'll watch to see if action follows soon.

1:02Sports Secretary Adam Bancovardin agreed, saying the government accepts the findings and sees urgent need for fixes across the board. Key fixes include creating one federal minister just for sport with its own department since it's now split between others. They also want essential crown corporation to lead, plus more funding. For money has been flat since 2005 and a safe sport officer in, every fund a group. The government already spends over $250 million a year on sports. With voices of survivors breaking the silence, officials plan to team up with provinces, athletes, and others on an implementation strategy focused on, safety, inclusion, and trust to reshape Canadian sports for good. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.