A Global Shake-Up in Anti-Doping

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1 A Global Shake-Up in Anti-Doping Paul Melia Derek Johnston Beckie Scott Friday, November 3, :45-15:00 Bonavista

2 (The IOC) are not protecting the clean athletes, which should be their number one responsibility Paula Radcliffe 6-time World Champion World Record Holder, Women s Marathon

3 Goals 1. Assess the impact of the Russian doping scandal on the int l sport system. 2. Explore the implications for Canadian sport. 3. Make the case for collective action to influence critical decisions.

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5 1. DISRUPTION The largest doping scandal in history. 2. DYSFUNCTION The international shock waves. 3. DECISIONS What WE can do to influence positive change.

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7 December 3, 2014 Russian whistleblowers Yuliya Stepanova & Vitaly Stephanov

8 December 16, 2014 Dick Pound appointed Chair of 3-person WADA commission.

9 November 9, 2015 For 2016, our recommendation is that the Russian Federation be suspended. Dick Pound WADA Independent Commission

10 November 13, 2015 IAAF suspends the All-Russia Athletic Federation. November 18, 2015 Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) deemed non-compliant by WADA, and suspended.

11 Russian whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov May 12, 2016

12 July 18, 2016 McLaren Report Part 1 state-sponsored doping cover-ups over 4-year period.

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15 July 18, 2016 WADA Executive Committee: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to consider, under their respective Charters, to decline entries, for Rio 2016, of all athletes submitted by the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and the Russian Paralympic Committee. Sir Craig Reedie President of WADA

16 July 21, 2016 The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upholds suspension on Russian Athletics Federation will not compete in Rio. July 24, 2016 IOC rejects complete ban of Russian Olympic Committee and asks IFs to decide which athletes can compete in Rio.

17 August 7, 2016 The IPC Governing Board has resolved to suspend the Russian Paralympic Committee with immediate effect. Sir Philip Craven IPC President

18 August 23, 2016 CAS upholds IPC ban.

19 We were disappointed to note that our recommendations were not followed this decision is incompatible with our dedication to clean sport and optimal anti-doping practice. Dr. Andrew Pipe Former Chair, FINA Doping Control Review Board

20 December 9, 2016 McLaren Report Part 2 institutional conspiracy more than 1,000 Russian athletes (Olympics and Paralympics) between 2011 and 2015 involved in, or benefited from, doping scheme.

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22 The findings of the report show a shocking and unprecedented attack on the integrity of sport the IOC will not hesitate to take the toughest sanctions available Thomas Bach IOC President

23 Thomas Bach IOC President

24 August 7, 2016

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27 The FALLOUT For CLEAN ATHLETES: Disillusioned, lacking confidence in the system Supportive of IPC, disappointed in IOC

28 The FALLOUT (cont d) Glaring gap in enforcement options Need for governance reform Need for whistleblower program

29 support confidentiality protection reward

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31 CCES Report Doping Hotline 34 tips since April 1, doping violations Other cases ongoing

32 The FALLOUT (cont d) INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS Concerned about WADA s effectiveness Increasing perceptions of conflict of interest Unwilling / incapable of athlete testing responsibilities

33 Facing widespread criticism Push for Independent Testing Authority (ITA)

34 Blanket ban for RPC in Rio Strict conditions for 2018

35 For COC / CPC / OTP Implications for CAN results in 2018 Damage to int l / nat l brands Implications for sponsorship, viewership Working with NSOs, Sport Canada, CCES to advance common position

36 For NSOs: Concerned about uneven playing field Confused about implications for Rio, Pyeongchang

37 Major investments in athlete development, anti-doping Investments in WADA and role on Foundation Board

38 Extensive collaboration with NSOs & other NADOs to push for change Increased promotion of Doping Hotline endorsement of inado s Denver Statement

39 National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee for 2018 Remove fundamental conflict of interest when anti-doping decisions controlled by sport. WADA to be strengthened through improved independence, transparency and investment. Investigations, sanctions and consequences for Code non-compliance should be improved. Protection and support for all whistleblowers. No need for a new global testing authority.

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41 What to Watch For November 14 - Governments gathering ahead of WADA meetings November Meetings of the WADA Executive Committee and Foundation Board November 24 - COC Ethical Sport Symposium TBD - WADA governance recommendations

42 What to Watch For December IOC Executive Board meetings - Decision on Russian participation in Pyeongchang TBD - IPC decision on extending RPC ban January 1, WADA compliance regulations into effect (if approved) - authority to sanction any signatory

43 Russian Sport

44 To Suspend or Not?

45 "We could actually go further and say there are other countries who need to be on warning watch lists and things but that message needs to be sent out loud and clear that we will not tolerate cheating If you leave the back door open, like the IOC is doing, then you are not sending that message. Paula Radcliffe

46 WADA Governance New model with greater independence

47 WADA Compliance Support new standards

48 Independent Testing Authority No IF testing Independent governance Build on NADO network

49 Whistleblower Hotlines Encourage greater use

50 Athlete Charter Encourage adoption

51 What can WE do?

52 NSOs promote Canadian leadership express concerns to your IF; ask questions issue your own media release encourage statements from your Athlete Committee promote CCES & WADA whistleblower opps encourage the right culture in your sport

53 COC / CPC ongoing advocacy publicly and behind-the-scenes Ethical Sport Symposium (COC)

54 If the conclusions from the (IOC) commissions are not imminent, we ask that provisionary measures be taken, including suspensions, to safeguard the integrity of the Olympic Winter Games, now only 112 days away. Tricia Smith COC President Media release, October 19, 2017

55 Athletes & Coaches questionnaire (via NSOs, AthletesCAN) support for Athlete Charter ask your NSO CCES and WADA whistleblower mechanisms speak out

56 continued pressure through inado close collaboration with COC, CPC, NSOs increased intelligence-driven testing

57 Sport Canada public authorities meeting prior to WADA Foundation Board Minister / officials WADA meeting collaboration with CCES, COC, CPC to coordinate Canadian position

58 Ethical Sport Symposium

59 Questions? Comments?

60 Connect with CCES: Twitter: Facebook: /CanadianCentreforEthicsInSport cces.ca

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