CADP

The Canadian Anti-Doping Program

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is the custodian of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP), the set of rules that govern anti-doping in Canada. The CADP consists of several components such as in- and out-of-competition testing, education, medical exemptions, and the consequences of doping violations. The CADP is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and all international standards.

The Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) has adopted the CADP. The SPA, as a member of CPU, adheres to the CADP, which means that you can be confident that you are part of a world-class anti-doping program that is designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. The SPA and CPU’s anti-doping policies and code of conduct reflect and support the CADP.

While the CCES administers anti-doping for the Canadian sport community, you may also be subject to the rules of your international federation. Learn more about the International Powerlifting Federation’s anti-doping policies and procedures. (http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/anti-doping.html)

As a member of the SPA, the CADP applies to you! It is important to know that by participating in activities sanctioned by the SPA, you may be selected for doping control.

Important Information
The CCES recommends that athletes take the following actions to ensure they don’t commit an inadvertent anti-doping rule violation:

• Know your rights and responsibilities as an athlete with regard to anti-doping. (http://cces.ca/athletes-rights-and-responsibilities)
• Always comply with a testing request if you are notified for doping control. (http://cces.ca/sample-collection-procedures)
• Check all medications and products before taking them to ensure they do not contain ingredients that are banned. (http://cces.ca/checkmeds)
• Verify your medical exemption requirements. (http://cces.ca/medical-exemptions)
• Do not take supplements, but if you do, take steps to minimize your risk. (http://cces.ca/supplements)
• Get the latest news. Sign up to receive CCES media releases and advisory notes. (http://cces.ca/subscribe)