Code of Ethics and Code of Ethics Appeal Procedure – Highlight of Changes
Skate Canada has updated the Code of Ethics (“COE”) and the Code of Ethics Appeal Procedure (“Procedure”) which entered into force January 27, 2026.
The revised policy and procedure replace the previous Skate Canada Code of Ethics which entered into force on May 29, 2025 and the Code of Ethics Appeal Procedure which entered into force on August 18, 2025.
Reminder that it is your ongoing responsibility to be familiar with, understand and comply with the provisions of the policies and procedures of Skate Canada.
The majority of the changes to the COE from the previous version relate to the following:
- Automatic application of changes to policies and procedures are effective immediately unless otherwise noted
- Majority of the changes for the COE are to align with the
- International Skate Union (ISU) Code of Ethics changes which are reflected in the Guiding Principles and Commitments;
- changes to align to the Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Policy and Misconduct Reporting and Resolution Procedure including the addition of two new sections (i) Sanctions and Penalties from other Authorities and (ii) the Criminal Code; and minor word changes to the Obligations to Report section
- naming convention changes for the ISU Anti-Doping Rules and Procedures to Anti-Doping Program and Anti-Doping Regulations;
- name change from the Canadian Centre for Ethics (CCES) in Sport to Sport Integrity Canada
The majority of the changes in the Procedure are minor in nature, including the CCES name change to Sport Integrity Canada; and minor edits to align to changes in the COE.
For complete details, it is important to read the entire policy and procedure, as it is your ongoing responsibility to be familiar with, understand and comply with the provisions of the policies and procedures of Skate Canada.
- Code of Ethics – Click here
- Code of Ethics Appeal Procedure – Click here