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Safe Soccer

Canada Soccer is committed to providing soccer experiences that are safe, inclusive, and free of maltreatment and abuse.

At the national level Canada Soccer is a signatory of the Canadian Safe Sport Program which is administered by the Canadian Center of Ethics in Sport. All formal complaints at the National level are submitted and managed by the Office of the Sport Commissioner (OSIC) through the Canadian Safe Sport program.

National Level Reporting

To file a formal complaint as a national level participant.

Report here

Report a concern in your province or territory

Most Safe Sport concerns at the community and club levels are handled by your Provincial or Territorial Soccer Organization. Select your region below to find the appropriate reporting process and contact information.

British Colombia

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Alberta

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Saskatchewan

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Manitoba

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Ontario

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Quebec

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New Brunswick

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Nova Scotia

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Yukon

Report here

UCCMS

The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport is the core document that sets harmonized rules that have been adopted by Canadian National Sport Organizations and Multi-Sport Service Organizations. The goal of the UCCMS is to advance a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming and safe sport experiences.

The UCCMS addresses:

Common Principles

Common principles and a commitment to advance a respectful sport culture;

Standard Definitions

Standard definitions of various forms of maltreatment, including grooming, neglect, and physical, sexual, and psychological maltreatment;

Prohibited Behaviour

A list of other prohibited behaviour such as retaliation, failure to report maltreatment, intentionally filing false allegations, misuse of power, etc.

Sanctions

A framework for determining appropriate sanctions against such prohibited behaviour.