Former Sail Canada high-performance director suspended for four months

By Canadian Press on January 13, 2026.

KINGSTON — Former Sail Canada high-performance director Mike Milner has been suspended for four months under the national Abuse-Free Sport Program.

Sailing Canada says Milner left the organization in September 2024.

Milner’s sanction was posted last week on a public registry established by the Office of the Sports Integrity Commissioner.

The registry stated Milner was sanctioned for aiding and abetting, neglect and psychological maltreatment under the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport. No specific incident was detailed.

Sailing Canada hired a new high-performance director last year.

Milner was the organization’s high-performance director for six and a half years.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2026.

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