Sportopia

This week, we welcome Mike Fleurantin, one of our valued sport lawyers, who is also a certified Information Privacy Professional. Mike has a passion for youth sport and fostering inclusive, respectful, and legally sound sport environments for the benefit of all participants. Listen in to the wide-ranging conversation regarding the importance of effective policies, business planning and social justice.

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Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producers: Robin Witty & Colleen Coderre

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig chat with Lorraine Lafrenière in the leadership series.  Lorraine is the Chief Executive Officer at the Coaching Association of Canada. She is a respected and compassionate sport leader with over 30 years of experience, including senior roles with Canoe Kayak Canada, Cycling Canada and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees. Lorraine has led the CAC since 2013 and was most recently elected as the first woman to serve as President of the International Council for Coaching Excellence. Listen in as Lorraine shares her ideas on creating joy in the workplace by focusing on compassion first and performance second.

Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producers: Robin Witty & Colleen Coderre

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig kick off the Lessons on Leadership Series with Casey Wade, CEO of Canoe Kayak Canada for the last 12 years.  Prior to that, Casey was the Director of Education and Planning at WADA and the Director of Drug-Free Sport at the CCES. Listen in as Casey shares the realities of leading in a complex, volatile and uncertain environment and his commitment to bring a humanistic approach to help people succeed.

Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producers: Robin Witty and Colleen Coderre

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between senior staff and volunteer Directors. Some of the most challenging aspects of leading is to ensure that decision-makers have a shared vision of where the organization is heading, a common sense of purpose and collective values that reflect who we’re serving. One of the ways to mitigate the risk of conflict between the CEO and their Board is to have a clear understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities.

Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producer: Robin Witty

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the pressure leaders face to govern with confidence in an increasingly complex sport environment. Beyond some of our practical tips, we share how Governance Essentials, our recently updated online training program, helps Directors and leaders bridge the knowledge gap to ensure they lead responsibly and ethically.

Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producer: Robin Witty

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Safe Sport advocate Allison Forsyth. Allison is a two-time Olympian, a survivor of sexual abuse in sport and the founder of Generation Safe, an organization devoted to shifting the culture of sport through education and training. Listen in as Allison shares her insights on making sport a healthier place for her kids and yours.

Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producer: Robin Witty

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig introduce a new podcast theme called Lessons on Leadership. They’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible speakers over the past few years and thought it would be helpful for our listeners to learn from some of sport’s most inspiring leaders. In this episode, Dina and Steve share their views on leadership to kick start the conversation.

Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producer: Robin Witty

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig tackle the topic of organizational dissolution. Listen in as they cover the due diligence required to close an organization. The pair not only discusses the legal elements but also present suggestions for a humanistic approach for what can often be an emotional and turbulent time for staff and volunteers.

Check out our blog on this topic:

Ending Well: A thoughtful approach to dissolution

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producer: Robin Witty

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Guy Bradbury, is an international instructor, educator and Olympic referee in volleyball and the creator of RefereeCoaching.com. Prior to that Guy was the CEO of the Ontario Soccer Association, and GM and COO of the Sport Alliance of Ontario. Guy brings a wealth of information to the podcast this week as we discuss the challenges facing referees and the vital importance of supporting and recruiting the next generation of officials.

Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producer: Robin Witty

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode Notes

This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Karen Dommett. Karen has extensive experience in sports administration, including GM of the 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, and Manager of Athlete services for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Most recently Karen has been chosen as the Executive Director of the 2026 Grey Cup. Listen in as they introduce ways to honour team members who have passed through remembrance ceremonies and how Karen is bringing a loss informed perspective in her role as a leader. Navigating life transitions is made easier when we have the knowledge and the courage to act in alignment with our values.

Check out the links below to learn more about the topic:

Email us at [email protected] or contact us on LinkedIn, to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!

Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

Producer: Robin Witty

Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands. 

Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.