Former Sail Canada high-performance director suspended for four months

Justin Barnes and William Jones of Canada race to the finish line during a men's 49er skiff class race during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Marseille, France. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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.