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Digitally altered images and other online propaganda are being used to silence marginalized voices and stifle protest movements.
The recent measures announced by the sport minister are a step in the right direction. But Canada needs an independent commission to monitor and prevent abuse in sport.
Athletes often recount how, at the very least, sport built their character and at the very most, saved their lives. But currently, Canadian sport itself needs rebuilding.
By addressing the root causes of violence, we can reimagine systems to allow for more supportive, safe and accountable sport communities.
There are growing calls for a judicial inquiry to investigate abuse in Canadian sport. We argue that there are better alternatives to address the problem.
The lack of government action in response to allegations of sexual abuse in Canadian sport contrasts with the response to previous scandals and highlights the racial and gender inequalities at play.
Sexual abuse allegations in Canadian hockey reveal the toxic masculinity that has permeated across sport culture.
In a recent survey, 20% of respondents said that when they were under 18 years old they had experienced sexual abuse from adults or peers that involved physical or bodily contact.
As Canada examines new measures to protect young athletes, an emphasis on rigorous police checks and educating would-be offenders is not the answer.
Finding out the answer has not been a priority for the world of sport.
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Professor in Sociology and Sport, Edge Hill University
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Professor Emeritus of Sociology of Sport, University of Toronto
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Lang Chair in Sport Management, Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
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Research Professor, Masculinities Studies, School of Education, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Applied Health, University of Winnipeg
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Professor, Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University
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Professor & Director, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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Director, International Centre for Olympic Studies, Western University
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Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, Western University
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Postdoctoral Scholar of Masculinities Studies in Education, University of Calgary
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Doctorate of Education candidate, Social Justice Education Program, University of Toronto
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Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of New Brunswick
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Professor in Sport (Event) Governance, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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PhD student, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
