Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I will conclude this part by stressing the importance of an independent public inquiry. In particular, I want to emphasize that victims should be given the option of testifying or not, anonymously or publicly. Essentially, it should be their choice.
Ms. Worley, thank you for being with us.
I'd like to talk about the problem of foreign interference in the Canadian sport system. This is a major concern, as you've clearly illustrated.
We see that the Olympic movement, which includes the International Olympic Committee and the Canadian Olympic Committee, plays a role in promoting the autonomy of sport. However, there are schemes that often protect human rights violations. Organizations often fail to assume their responsibilities.
In Canada, you're a survivor, and you've been smart enough to act and stay strong. So you're a great ally for us and a great help. I can see how immense your accomplishments are. You can be proud to stand up and speak out against unsafe practices for all athletes. To me, given everything you've been through, you're a hero and, obviously, a role model.
If we were to remember just one of your accomplishments, it would be the fact that an athlete cannot escape the obligation to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and, therefore, be able to fight her legal battle before a court in her own country. Human rights tribunals are the only tribunals competent to examine situations of abuse and mistreatment.
You are here to clarify certain concepts, namely, liability and brand protection. Could you clarify those concepts for us in the context of autonomy in sport and foreign interference?