THE CANADIAN SAFE SPORT PROGRAM
Archery Canada has adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), which is in effect as of April 1, 2025.
Through the CSSP Rules, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) independently administers the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) for federally funded, national-level sport organizations by receiving and responding to reports of prohibited behaviour, and by developing and carrying out education, prevention, and policy activities.
The CSSP Rules clearly and publicly set out how that will be done, including defined timelines at each stage of the reporting process. The CSSP also offers support services to connect participants with help along the way.
For more information about the CSSP and the UCCMS, click here. (https://cces.ca/canadian-safe-sport-program)
HOW TO REPORT ABUSE
Reporting is critical in creating and maintaining a safe environment for all participants. As such, independent, third-party complaint management is a directive of Canada’s Safe Sport movement.
For concerns/complaints, or to report or discuss incidents or abuse or harassment of any kind related to National squad/team programs and Archery Canada events/activities, there are 2 mechanisms which are used depending on the nature of the complaint and the jurisdiction of the respondent.
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/text: 1-866-971-2777 (toll free)
Get help and information
You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: https://cces.ca/contactCSSP.
Archery Canada Independent Third Party Case Manager
Archery Canada has retained the services of SportMatters Services Ltd. as the Independent Third Party Case Manager for complaint matters pursuant to the Archery Canada Discipline and Complaints Policy. They may be reached directly and independently through the email address below. This is a confidential email address, which will only be accessed by the Independent Third Party.
| Alleged UCCMS breach (allegations of maltreatment and discrimination in sport) | CSSP |
| Any other misconduct allegation under AC policies |  |
To see the Archery Canada Safe Sport Complaint Process, click HERE.
Complete your e-learning
Archery Canada will notify all designated participants who are subject to the CSSP. This includes, but is not limited to, specified athletes, board members, employees, casual staff, volunteers, and contractors, support staff, and medical staff.
Everyone who is subject to the CSSP must complete the e-learning course and sign the participant consent form.
Archery Canada will distribute an invitation that includes a link to sign up, instructions, and a code to access the course from the CCES online education portal (link to: https://education.cces.ca/). If you have questions about your education requirements, email education@cces.ca.
Safe Sport is a collective responsibility. By reporting concerns of maltreatment in sport, you are contributing to building a safer sport environment.
Archery Canada’s safe sport statement OR Archery Canada’s safe sport policy and code of conduct reflect and support the CSSP.