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The CAC 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. 

How to report abuse

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)  

Additional Support Services available

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Canadian Centre for Child Protection

1-800-532-9135
protectchildren.ca

If you have concerns about a child, or if you are a victim (survivor) or a family member of a victim, you may contact the Canadian Centre for Child Protection for information or support.

Kids Help Phone

1-800-688-6868
kidshelpphone.ca

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led text-based support for young people. Kids Help Phone’s free, anonymous services are available in both English and French.

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness

1-855-242-3310
hopeforwellness.ca

A helpline dedicated to supporting First Nations and Inuit Peoples. Service is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English and French.

Trans Lifeline

1-877-330-6366
translifeline.org

A helpline dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. The phone line is staffed by transgender people for transgender people.

Victim Services Canada

1-877-232-2610
crcvc.ca/how-we-help/victim-support

The Canadian government provides a number of services to victims of crime, including emotional support, counselling, advocacy and safety planning.

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP)

613-702-4446
suicideprevention.ca

CASP’s goal is to reduce the suicide rate in Canada and to minimize the consequences of suicidal behaviour.