It’s past time to listen to athletes, and others, and put guardrails in place for a safer sport environment. We can’t, however, keep waiting for change
In October 2017, the #MeToo movement made headlines around the world. Three months later, in January 2018, USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was given an effective life sentence after being found guilty of abusing more than 150 gymnasts over two decades.
When I was appointed Canada’s Minister of Sport a month after Nassar’s sentencing, my No 1 priority was ending abuse in sport – whether it was emotional, physical, psychological, sexual or verbal – and making conditions safer for everyone.
Kirsty Duncan is a member of Canadian Parliament and served as the federal minister of sport.
