Sport Integrity

Triathlon Canada has adopted the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP), which came into effect as of April 1, 2025.  The CSSP applies to all national-level sport participants who are signatories of the program.  This includes, for example, National Team Athletes and Coaches, NSO staff and board members, and National Technical Officials serving at National competitions.

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 Sport Organizations by receiving and responding to reports of prohibited behaviour. SIC also develops and administers 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://sportintegrity.ca/

For designated national-level participants, Sport Integrity Canada accepts all reports of prohibited behaviours through an online report form or by phone.  Both methods allow for anonymous reporting.  If you choose to share your name when you make a report, SIC 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://sportintegrity.ca/
Report by phone: 1-866-971-2777 (toll free)

Get help and information
You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: https://sportintegrity.ca/contact-us

Triathlon 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. Triathlon 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. If you have questions about your education requirements, email .

Each Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) falls under their provincial safe sport program.  These include Independent Third Party reporting mechanisms to ensure all reports are independently evaluated and investigated.  Reports should be directed to the process outlined by your affiliated PSO.

Triathlon BC
Triathlon Alberta
Triathlon Saskatchewan
Triathlon Manitoba
Triathlon Quebec
Triathlon New Brunswick
Triathlon Nova Scotia
Triathlon Prince Edward Island
Triathlon Newfoundland & Labrador

Triathlon Canada’s Code of Conduct & Ethics covers a broader scope of conduct within our sport than the UCCMS.  For reports that fall under this policy, please contact Triathlon Canada’s Independent Third Party (ITP) Case Manager designated to receive reports:

Independent Third Party: Integrity Group
Case Manager: Heather MacKenzie
Email:
Phone: (604) 689-4244

Where there are admissible allegations of abuse, harassment or discrimination, the Independent Third Party conducts independent investigations and recommends sanctions against individuals who violate Triathlon Canada’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Selections are a core part of sport program delivery, and do NOT fall under the Safe Sport umbrella. Selection decisions may be challenged through formal appeals processes. If a grievance is connected to selections, it will be referred to the appropriate policies.  Please click here for Triathlon Canada’s current selection and appeal documents.

A full list of Triathlon Canada’s core policies can be found at https://www.triathloncanada.com/publications/#corepolicies.

Of particular relevance to Safe Sport are the following documents:

• Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent & Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS 6.0)
• Triathlon Canada Code of Conduct & Ethics
• Triathlon Canada Discipline & Complaints Policy
• Triathlon Canada Safe Sport Policy
• Triathlon Canada Concussion Policy

Open, observable, and justifiable interactions and communications are strongly recommended to foster safety, enhance protection, and help reduce vulnerability of both the athlete and adult(s) in a position of trust.

Commonly referred to as the Rule of Two, it means that there will always be two screened and safety-trained adults with a participant, especially a minor athlete, when in a potentially vulnerable situation.

Vulnerable situations include but are not limited to:

• Closed doors meetings
• Medical treatments
• Travel to and from training, competitions, events, or activities
• Any training or competitive environments without a second coach or responsible adult present (in the gym, in the weight room, etc.)
• Electronic communications

Triathlon Canada is requiring that all licensed coaches, licensed technical officials and other key systems involved with the sport across the country take safe sport training available via the Coaching Association of Canada.

Concussions can occur in triathlon and should be taken seriously. Triathlon Canada has developed the Triathlon Canada Concussion Policy to help guide the management of athletes who may have a suspected concussion as a result of participation in Triathlon Canada Activities. You can find the concussion policy here.

All licensed coaches and technical officials are required to take the free E-learning module ‘Making Head Way’ from the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). The CAC have many other helpful concussion resources found here.

Parachute is Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention and they have a great concussion protocol resource available here: https://parachute.ca/en/professional-resource/concussion-collection/canadian-guideline-on-concussion-in-sport/.

Triathlon Canada believes the mental health and safety of athletes is vital to strong performances. The Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CMHS) is a registered charity supporting the mental health and performance of competitive and high-performance athletes, coaches, and performing artists. The CCMHS is the first Centre in Canada to offer collaborative sport/performance-focused mental health care services designed to help athletes, coaches, and performing artists achieve their performance goals while preserving their mental health and well-being. The CCMHS provides mental health services to competitive and high-performance athletes and coaches, as well as competitive performing artists. Here are the eligibility criteria:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Must participate in a sport or performance domain at a competitive or high-performance level
• Must be experiencing mental health challenges

Click here to learn more.

Disclaimer: The Canadian Centre for Mental Health is not a partner of Triathlon Canada, they are a resource for mental health, we do not control who is approved for treatment.

Kids Help Line
If you are feeling depressed or anxious, please tell someone you trust or contact the Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.

Triathlon Canada has adopted the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP), the set of rules that govern anti-doping in Canada. This means that you, as a member of Triathlon Canada, are part of a world-class anti-doping program designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. Triathlon Canada’s Code of Conduct & Ethics reflect and support the CADP.

Under the CADP, Sport Integrity Canada conducts in- and out-of-competition testing, delivers education, helps athletes and support personnel navigate the rules around medications, and enforces consequences for those who break the rules.

The CADP applies to athletes and athlete support personnel. You may also be subject to your international federation’s (IF) anti-doping rules. Learn more about World Triathlon’s anti-doping policies and procedures.

The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and all international standards, which means that it’s harmonized with the rules used around the world. The 2021 CADP is currently in effect.

Anti-doping rules can be complicated, but training and competing clean doesn’t have to be. The following resources and supports are available to help.

Athletes in the National Athlete Pool (NAP) and designated athlete support personnel must complete a course in the Anti-Doping series every year. How to access e-learning:

• Sign up using the invitation Triathlon Canada sent you by email.
• Log in to Sport Integrity Canada’s online learning portal to find your courses.
• If you need help, check the FAQ or email .

Athletes who are not in the NAP have no annual requirement, but are invited to learn more via the Untracked version of the course that is available on Sport Integrity Canada’s website.

Parents, guardians, and caregivers are a young athlete’s best resource and their biggest supporter in a complex anti-doping system.

• Parents have no formal CADP education requirement.
• Parents can learn about how to support their child in the Clean Sport for Parents resource.

Prescription and non-prescription medications can contain ingredients on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List.

• To check the status of your medication, search by DIN, name, or ingredient in Global DRO
• If your medication is prohibited in sport, the Medical Exemption Wizard can help you determine what kind of exemption you need and who you need to submit an application to
• Learn more or ask a question about checking your medications
• Learn more or ask a question about medical exemptions

The use of supplements is widespread in sport, and there are some legitimate, scientifically supported, and relatively safe uses of them. However, supplements can be risky. They may contain prohibited substances, which means using them can lead to anti-doping rule violations.

Supplements should ideally be used as part of an individualized nutrition and/or performance plan under supervision of medical support personnel.

• Take steps to minimize your risks
• Make sure any supplements you use are batch-tested by a reliable third-party testing program like NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Sport, Informed Choice, or BSCG
• Learn more or ask a question

Cannabis is prohibited in competition, and using cannabis out of competition can still cause a positive test.

• Even though CBD is not prohibited, CBD products can still contain THC and may cause positive tests.
• Users of prescription medical cannabis can apply for a medical exemption.
• Learn more or ask a question about cannabis.

Sport Integrity Canada collects and tests urine, blood, and dried blood spot samples to detect doping. Whether in or out of competition, it’s important to be ready in case you’re notified for testing.

• Know your rights and responsibilities during testing. 
• Carry photo ID so the Doping Control Officer (DCO) can verify your identity.
• A representative can accompany you during doping control. Athletes, consider who could be your representative. Support personnel, you can offer to accompany an athlete.
• As an athlete, it’s important for you and your representative to work with the DCO and comply with the sample collection procedures.
• Keep a record of your medications and supplements so you can declare.
• Let your support personnel know if you are selected for testing.
• Both athletes and their representatives can ask the DCO questions during the sample collection process.
• Learn more about sample collection procedures.

Protecting clean sport is a shared responsibility. Sport Integrity Canada provides you with a secure and anonymous means to report suspected doping. 

• Visit the Sport Integrity Canada website
• Contact Sport Integrity Canada at 1-800-672-7775 (toll-free) or by email
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