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Integrity and Safety

Three Needs, Three Resources

Need help or would like to report a situation?

Ski de fond Québec provides three independent and confidential reporting mechanisms to help ensure a safe, respectful, and healthy environment for everyone.

🔴 Report a Concern🔵 Blue Button🟠 Orange Button
Context
Sport and Recreation Integrity Commissioner (PILS)		Context
Bill 42 – Psychological Harassment and Sexual Violence in the Workplace		Context
Dispute Resolution
When should I use this mechanism?
To report a situation related to organized sport or recreation activities, whether sexual or non-sexual in nature.		When should I use this mechanism?
To report psychological harassment or sexual violence experienced in a workplace context.		When should I use this mechanism?
For any conflict or dispute that does not fall under PILS or Bill 42.
Examples
• Abuse
• Violence
• Bullying
• Inappropriate behaviour
• Breaches of sport integrity		Examples
• Psychological harassment
• Sexual violence
• Inappropriate workplace conduct		Examples
• Conflict between members
• Disagreements between parties
• Situations requiring mediation or conflict resolution

1. “Report a Concern” Button – Sport and Recreation Integrity Commissioner (PILS)

Since June 2025, the protection of integrity in sport and recreation settings has been overseen by the Sport and Recreation Integrity Commissioner (PILS). This independent body works to ensure a healthy, safe, and respectful environment for all individuals involved in sport and recreation.

Cross Country Ski Québec supports this new framework and encourages anyone concerned to consult the resources available through PILS.

Violence, harassment, abuse, or neglect?

Report a Concern

The Sport and Recreation Integrity Commissioner (PILS) receives and reviews complaints and reports concerning situations where an individual’s physical or psychological integrity may have been compromised in the context of participating in sport or recreation activities.

As an ombudsman, PILS provides a neutral and impartial perspective on the situations brought to its attention. Please note that the handling of a complaint or report depends on the nature and severity of the circumstances reported.

In many cases, the first step may be to contact your club, association, or federation, as these organizations are often best positioned to respond quickly. PILS remains available to assess any situation within its mandate and, when appropriate, direct you to the most suitable resource or recourse.

2. Blue Button – Bill 42 (Alias – Key 42)

Purpose

Complaints related to psychological harassment or sexual violence in the workplace.

This mechanism is supported by:

  • A dedicated workplace harassment policy;
  • Employee training requirements;
  • A designated liaison officer.

3. Orange Button – Quebec Recreation and Sports Network (Alias)

Purpose

Dispute resolution for complaints that do not fall under the first two mechanisms, including situations requiring conflict resolution between parties.

Individuals Covered by the Policy

This policy applies to all members of the Federation and individuals involved in its activities, including but not limited to:

  • Athletes, participants, and recreational users;
  • Parents or guardians;
  • Support personnel (coaches, instructors, officials, and facilitators);
  • Employees (staff, volunteers, and contractors);
  • Affiliated organizations (administrators, clubs, and associations).

Exclusions

The following situations are excluded from this policy:

  • Complaints and reports related to integrity in sport and recreation as defined by the Sport and Recreation Integrity Commissioner (PILS) and covered under the Integrity Policy;
  • Violations of safety standards governed by a Federation safety regulation when that regulation includes its own disciplinary process;
  • Strictly private or personal matters that have no connection to the Federation relationship;
  • Situations governed by another mechanism established under a specific policy that takes precedence.

Who can contact Sport'Aide?

Anyone directly or indirectly involved in a sporting environment who is experiencing, has witnessed or has reason to believe that someone close to them is experiencing difficulties in their sporting environment (e.g. parents, athletes, volunteers, coaches, administrators, referees, etc.). Sport’Aide’s services are at your disposal. Confidential and available at all times, click here to use their service.