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Tyr LLP and Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP are jointly prosecuting this certified class action on a pro bono basis on behalf of the plaintiffs.

Case Details

The Quebec Superior Court has certified for settlement purposes a class action brought on behalf of all individuals who trained with the Canada Artistic Swimming ("CAS") national teams from January 1, 2010 to June 14, 2023 and who were subjected to psychological abuse, neglect, and harassment by CAS coaches or staff.

The proceeding alleges that the types of harm suffered by members of CAS national teams include:

  1. psychological abuse, including criticisms of a person's body (body-shaming), intimidating, humiliating, degrading or threatening comments and deliberate denial of attention and support;
  2. neglect, through failing to provide reasonable care, attention to athlete's needs and wellbeing. This includes withholding or denying adequate nutrition, medical attention, inadequate supervision, ignoring an injury or athlete's report of pain, knowing about the psychological abuse and harassment and failing to report; and
  3. harassment, including sexual and racial comments that were insulting, humiliating, malicious, and offensive.

The action alleges, among other things, that CAS:

  1. Directly engaged in, knew of, encouraged, and tolerated the psychological abuse, neglect, harassment, and suffering of its national teams athletes;
  2. Failed to act or intervene in response to such misconduct committed by successive CAS head coaches and other staff members;
  3. Failed to provide its athletes with a safe and respectful training environment; and
  4. Unlawfully and intentionally interfered with its athletes' rights protected by Quebec's Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Tyr LLP and Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP are jointly prosecuting this class action on behalf of the plaintiffs.

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Feb 26, 2026

The settlement approval hearing is scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Montreal courthouse of the Quebec Superior Court.

Feb 11, 2026

In a judgment dated February 11, 2026, the Quebec Superior Court certified for settlement purposes the class action; approved the Pre-Approval Notice to class members; and appointed VeritaGlobal as the Claim Administrator.

Feb 9, 2026

On February 9, 2026, the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement, Transaction, and Release.

Any files or documents related to the case will be posted here. Feel free to download and retain these documents for your personal records.

Download Originating application for authorization to institute a class action.

Download Amended originating application for authorization to institute a class action.

Download Judgment on request to amend and to file evidence.

Download Settlement Agreement, Transaction, and Release

Download Pre-Approval Notice to Class Members

Download Judgment Certifying Class Action for Settlement Purposes

  1. Who can participate in the class action?

    All individuals who trained with the CAS national teams from January 1, 2010 to June 14, 2023 and who were subjected to psychological abuse, neglect, and harassment by CAS coaches or staff.

  2. Do I need to do anything to join the class action?

    No. The action has been certified by the court for settlement purposes, and any person who fits within the court's definition of the class is automatically included in the class action unless they follow the court's instructions on how to be excluded.

    If the court approves the settlement agreement following the hearing scheduled for May 11, 2026, further details will be provided regarding how class members may make a claim for compensation to the Claim Administrator, VeritaGlobal.

  3. What should I do now?

    Keep any documents that relate to your experiences on the CAS national teams, such as texts or emails.

    Complete the contact form with any pertinent information to receive case updates. Please indicate whether you wish to keep your identity confidential.

Jim
James Bunting

Partner

Carlos
Carlos Sayao

Partner

Anna
Anna White

Associate

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DISCLAIMER

Do not rely upon information on this website as legal or professional advice. Information on this website should not be treated as a substitute for legal advice relevant to particular circumstances.

This website will be regularly updated to provide class members additional information regarding the proceeding.