Dear Members and Alumni,
It has come to my attention that a letter I wrote to you all yesterday, February 24, was received in a manner different than intended. I will draw your attention to a revised statement below which should more appropriately clarify my intentions.
On December 17, 2019 SDRCC Arbitrator Bennett remitted the existing complaints concerning Andy McInnis to the Athletics Canada Commissioner’s Office to be handled in a manner consistent with its policies. Athletics Canada has not launched a new investigation into complaints concerning Andy McInnis, nor is it aware of any such investigation.
I would like to assure you that the Club and the Board of Directors will be cooperating with the Athletics Canada Commissioner’s Office to ensure that any enquiries from the Commissioner’s Office are handled in a respectful, thorough and timely manner.
Our priority is ensuring a safe sport environment within our club and our sport. This includes making sure that complainants have their voices heard. I want to encourage any athletes, coaches, board members, support staff or volunteers who may wish to file a complaint to do so by contacting the Commissioner’s Office at commissioner@athletics.ca. Please visit Athletics Canadas’s website https://athletics.ca/safesport/ for more information on how to file a complaint.
While we understand that this has been very difficult for some of our members and alumni, we welcome the opportunity for much needed change in our sport. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at ottawalionstfclubpresident@gmail.com or 613-323-7176.
Sincerely,
Nathalie Côté
President
Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club