Athletic Gender Equity Policy in Canadian Universities: Issues and Possibilities

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate ways in which U.S. Title IX athletic gender equity policy could be adapted for use in Canadian higher education. In order to determine the potential to which American policy could be extrapolated and used in Canada, an examination of the Canadian development of athletic equity policy in higher education is carried out. This involves current and proposed policy initiatives by Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). The paper then outlines intricacies of American Title IX athletic legislation and explains specific criticisms surrounding it. The work concludes with a rationale supporting distinct elements of Title IX policy for adaptation in Canadian universities.