CANADIAN SAFE SPORT PROGRAM 

Curling Canada has adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), which is in effect as of April 1, 2025.  

Through the CSSP Rules, Sport Integrity Canada (SIC) 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.  

It is important to note that the CSSP Rules only apply in situations where the Respondent to a complaint has been designated as a CSSP Participant by Curling Canada. If the Respondent is an individual who has not been identified as a CSSP Participant, they are outside the jurisdiction of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport’s policies and procedures and their complaint will be received by Curling Canada’s Independent Third Party.  

Curling 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. Curling Canada will distribute an invitation that includes a link to sign up, instructions, and a code to access the course from the SIC online education portal. If you have questions about your education requirements, email education@sportintegrity.ca. 

Curling Canada has designated the following individuals as CCSP Participants:  

• Board of Governors   
• All employees & contractors   
• Athletes (Team Canada, National Team Program, National Next Gen, Carded Athletes, athletes in the National Athlete Pool)   
• Team Coaches (Team Canada, National Team Program, National Next Gen)   
• Athlete Support Personnel – Curling Canada Training and Competitions (National Team Program Coaches, Integrated Support Personnel, Team Managers/Team Leaders, Head Officials, Head Ice Technician)   

WHAT IF A PARTICIPANT IS NOT A CSSP PARTICIPANT? 

Complaints involving participants who are not designated CSSP Participants may be filed through our Independent Third Party (contact information below). 

When to Report 

You should report if you: 

• Experience or witness abuse, harassment, bullying, or discrimination 
• Have a concern related to the safety or well-being of a participant 
• Have other Safe Sport or Code of Conduct violation concerns 

Where to Report 

Curling Canada has partnered with ITP Sport to manage complaints and concerns related to conduct and safety. With decades of experience and unmatched expertise, ITP Sport is at the forefront of the Safe Sport movement, delivering top-tier complaint management services to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all. This ensures all reports are reviewed by neutral, qualified professionals who are independent from the organization. 

To make a report, contact ITP Sport through the complaints submission link: 
https://app.integritycounts.ca/org/itpsport 

Reports may also be submitted anonymously, though this can limit the ability to follow up or take action. 

What Happens Next 

• Your concern will be reviewed confidentially and fairly 
• You may be contacted for more information or to discuss next steps 
• Appropriate action will be taken based on Curling Canada’s policies and procedures