In October 2009 the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his A and B sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis at a concentration of 30 ng/mL.
The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Tribunal. The Athlete admitted the use of cannabis during the 2009 football season and the night prior to the doping control.
The Tribunal concludes that the Athlete had no intention to enhance his sport performance and used cannabis to deal with the stresses of his life.
Without provisional suspension the Tribunal decides on 4 January 2010 to impose a 4 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on 21 December 2009.
