Settlement Reached in Canada Artistic Swimming Class Action

The settlement includes more than $1 million in compensation and measures aimed at strengthening athlete safety and governance.

Davies acted pro bono in the class action Chloé Isaac, et al. v Canada Artistic Swimming (CAS), representing former members of CAS's three main teams, namely: the 13-15, junior and senior national artistic swimming teams (the National Teams), who alleged abuse, neglect and/or psychological harassment while training with the organization.

The parties have reached a settlement, which received final approval on May 12, 2026. The agreement provides more than $1 million in financial compensation to eligible athletes who suffered harm while training with CAS’s National Teams and includes measures aimed at strengthening athlete safety and governance practices.

In addition to financial compensation, CAS has committed to a number of non-financial measures, including continued efforts to foster a training environment free from abuse, neglect and psychological harassment; athlete representation on National Teams coach recruitment committees; governance training; consideration of probationary periods in coaching contracts and enhanced communications with National Teams athletes regarding safe sport measures.

The settlement represents an important development for all athletes and reflects the continued focus on safe, accountable and respectful environments in high-performance sport.  

Davies has a longstanding commitment of pro bono work and community engagement. We have been acting pro bono for members of the CAS National Teams for the past five years. The lawyers advising on this matter are Hannah Toledano (Litigation) and Andrea Pavaluca (Litigation), alongside Carlos Sayao from Tyr LLP (Toronto).