Code of Misconduct
2026 Canadian documentary film
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Code of Misconduct is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Sébastien Trahan and released in 2026.[1] Featuring investigative journalist Rick Westhead, the film profiles the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal, in which five junior ice hockey players were charged with sexual assault in 2018, leading to allegations that Hockey Canada, the sport's governing body in Canada, had participated in helping to cover up the incident.[2]
Laurel Baker
| Code of Misconduct | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sébastien Trahan |
| Written by | Sébastien Trahan Laurel Baker |
| Produced by | Annie Bourdeau |
| Starring | Rick Westhead |
| Cinematography | Laurence Turcotte-Fraser |
| Edited by | Olivier Gilbert Philippe Gariépy |
Production company | Urbania |
| Distributed by | Cineflix Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film premiered on April 26, 2026, at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival,[3] where Trahan won the Earl A. Glick Emerging Canadian Filmmaker Award.[4]
Following its Hot Docs premiere, the film was broadcast on Super Channel on May 8.[5]
