Who?
Professor Jean-François Naud, director of the INRS Doping Control Laboratory, and his team at the Armand-Frappier Health and Biotechnology Research Center.
What?
Maintaining excellence in anti-doping
The Government of Canada is providing $4.5 million, through Sport Integrity Canada, to support essential research infrastructure at the INRS Doping Control Laboratory. This funding will enable the laboratory to continue meeting the highest international standards established by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
How?
This funding is part of the multi-year agreement between Sport Integrity Canada and the INRS, which aims to support analytical activities and the development of scientific expertise in anti-doping. It also contributes to the implementation of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program, which oversees prevention, testing, investigation, and research activities across the country.
Why?
Faced with increasingly sophisticated doping practices, the INRS laboratory plays a key role in detecting prohibited substances. A pioneer in anti-doping since 1976, it is the only laboratory in Canada accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Upgrading its equipment will support this cutting-edge expertise and enable it to continue its mission in accordance with the highest international standards.
“This investment is excellent news for our team and the INRS. It will allow us to continue our scientific work and make a tangible contribution to the fight against doping. It also demonstrates recognition of the expertise developed at the laboratory and the essential role of scientific research in protecting the integrity of sport.”
Jean-François Naud, Director of the Doping Control Laboratory
