Facts
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) alleges Isaac Haack (the athlete) for a violation of the Canadian Anti-Drugs Program following a report by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that the athlete had been criminally charged and pleaded guilty to the charge of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Possession and trafficking or attempted trafficking of anabolic steroids is prohibited at all times by athletes subject to the CADP.
History
The records of the Nanaimo Court Services, Criminal Registry establish that on December 9, 2011, the athlete was convicted, following a guilty plea, of possession of a controlled Drug/Substance, specifically anabolic steroids, for the purposes of trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. There has been no appeal of the conviction. Pursuant to CADP Rule 7.84, this evidence constitutes irrefutable proof that the athlete both possessed and trafficked or attempted to traffic anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids are banned substances according to the 2011 WADA prohibited list.
Decision
In the absence of any submissions from the Athlete, and in consideration of all of the evidence, I impose a sanction of four years. The period of ineligibility commences on the date of this decision.
Costs
No submission was made on costs and I make no order.
