News Release

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Nicole Smith of Fredericton has been named chef de mission for Team New Brunswick for the 2021 Canada Summer Games which take place Aug. 6 to 21 in Niagara, Ont. Smith has been involved in sport in the province for over 20 years.

“The chef de mission plays a crucial role by being the volunteer leader of the New Brunswick delegation,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bruce Fitch. “This will be the third consecutive time that Nicole Smith leads the provincial delegation at a Canada Games. She is a dedicated member of the New Brunswick sport community and has the necessary skills to excel in this vital position.”

The chef de mission is responsible for:

• providing leadership and vision to Team New Brunswick;

• acting as team spokesperson; and

• building a team environment that is conducive to a productive and positive competitive experience for all team members.

Smith has held many leadership roles, including as past executive director of Sport NB and Alpine NB. In addition to her involvement as a coach and official, she has served on several boards such as Coach NB, the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic and Canadian Women in Sport (formerly the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport).

“I am very thrilled to once again be provided the opportunity to lead our Team New Brunswick delegation,” said Smith. “I intend to work actively with all members of the team to give each one of them the opportunity to experience a positive sport development experience.”

In the spring, the department will proceed with a call for applications for the 2021 Canada Games mission staff.

Additional information on the Canada Games and Team New Brunswick is available online.