Halifax, NS (August 7, 2024) – The Honourable Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage and Sport Nova Scotia are pleased to announce that Cathy Burton will be Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission for the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

Burton is a retired educator and school administrator with an extensive resume in sport. She has served as both the assistant and head coach of the Canada Games provincial ringette team in 2011 and 2015 respectively, as well as the manager of the Canada Games provincial women’s soccer team in 2017. Burton served Team Nova Scotia in 2019 as the Chef de Mission in Red Deer, Alberta. She has volunteered with the Women in Sport Mentorship Program, the Black and Indigenous Coaching Mentorship Program, and has contributed more than 20 years to coaching in her community and with the Halifax Regional Center for Education. 

The Chef de Mission is the head of the delegation for Team Nova Scotia’s contingent of athletes, coaches, and managers who represent the province at the Canada Games. As chef, Burton will lead a team of mission staff who manage logistics, disseminate information, organize events, handle administrative tasks, troubleshoot, and liaise with the host society to support and promote Team Nova Scotia.

Quick Facts:

• The 2025 Canada Summer Games will take place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador from August 8 to 25, 2025. 
• The competition is one of Canada’s largest multi-sport events, hosting over 5,000 athletes and coaches and volunteers.
• Artistic Swimming is making its Canada Summer Games debut.
• Applications to serve on Nova Scotia’s 2025 Canada Summer Games Mission Staff are open until noon on September 3, 2024. More information can be found here: https://sportnovascotia.bamboohr.com/careers/58.      

Quotes:

“I am honoured to return as Chef de Mission to continue building a sport environment that will provide our athletes, coaches, and managers opportunities rooted in the Canada Games experience. Our goal is to enrich Team Nova Scotia’s participation by strengthening their performance while actively promoting the spirit of the games.”

Cathy Burton, Nova Scotia 2025 Canada Games Chef de Mission

“Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission continues to play a pivotal leadership role in the province’s participation at the Canada Games. The selection committee is confident Cathy will have a positive impact leading the mission staff and her strong commitment to sport will help ensure a fulfilling experience for the athletes at next year’s games.”

Luke Anthony, Nova Scotia 2025 Canada Games Management Committee Chair

“Cathy is perfect for this job. She’s been a coach and manager for Canada Games teams and was our Team Nova Scotia leader in 2019,” said Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “She’s spent years in sports, and I know she’ll bring that same energy to help our athletes shine and create unforgettable memories.”

The Honourable Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.