thePodcast: Will Qualtrough's Future of Sport in Canada Commission save Canadian sport?

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Dec 17 2023 | 00:25:22

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Show Notes

For the week of Dec. 17, 2023: The Trudeau Liberal government finally admitted Dec. 11 that abuse and corruption are spoiling Canada’s sport system. But instead of green-lighting a public inquiry — with power to order sworn testimony and documents — Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough opted for “The Future of Sport in Canada Commission.” It is modelled after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian residential schools and will cost $10 million to $15 million over the next 18 months. Is it a pre-election box-ticking exercise or will it save sport and protect athletes? On this edition of thePodcast, hear […]

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