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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Matthew Hall

Canada launches national ‘Safe Sport’ registry as BC Soccer faces legal claim

Fans wave a Canadian flag during an MLS game at BC Place in Vancouver
The Canadian Safe Sport Program Public Registry is published by a government-funded initiative. Photograph: Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images

Canada has launched a national registry of individuals who have been banned or suspended from sport for misconduct that includes criminal convictions for sexual assault, sexual maltreatment of minors and grooming.

The Canadian Safe Sport Program Public Registry, published by government-funded Sport Integrity Canada, is the first phase in what is planned to be a mandatory requirement for Canadian sports organizations to name individuals subject to sanctions for misconduct.

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