Safe Sport

Canadian Safe Sport Program

Climbing Escalade 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, consult: Safe Sport | Sport Integrity Canada

All CEC policies can be found here: CEC Policies, Rules, Guidelines – Climbing Escalade Canada (climbingcanada.ca)

How to report

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, Sport Integrity Canada 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: REPORT Safe Sport | Sport Integrity Canada
Report by phone: 1-866-971-CSSP (2777)

CEC Third Party

For any participants not covered under the Canadian Safe Sport Program, CEC provides an independent Third Party mechanism to receive and manage complaints. Please direct any concerns or complaints to:

Jeffrey Raphael
jraphael@raphaelbar.com
416-594-1812

Get help and information

You can contact the CSSP team with questions or for support here: Contact the Team | Sport Integrity Canada

Complete your e-learning

Climbing Escalade 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. CEC will distribute an invitation that includes a link to sign up, instructions, and a code to access the course from Sport Integrity Canada online education portal.

Safe Sport is a collective responsibility

By reporting concerns of maltreatment in sport, you are contributing to building a safer sport environment. CEC’s safe sport statement and code of conduct reflect and support the CSSP.

Education Resources

For further information on recognizing harassment and abuse, please visit the following resources: