Congratulations to Gord Tate!
We’re thrilled to celebrate Gord Tate, of the Municipality of Chester, as the new President of the Canadian Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA).
Gord was officially elected at the CPRA AGM in Saskatoon this week, ahead of the Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium, succeeding Howie Dayton as the Chair of the national organization for recreation and parks.
We’re proud to see Nova Scotia represented so well on the national stage. We wish Gord all the best as he leads CPRA in advancing recreation and parks for all Canadians!
Gord spent his early career working in recreation in Northern BC and Halifax. He owned a kayak outfitting company before relocating to the Municipality of Chester, where he has served as the Active Living Coordinator for the past fifteen years. In this position, Gord has sought to inspire and activate citizens, and create a culture of physical activity that is supported by the built environment and policy changes necessary to sustain the change. He’s recently transitioned to the position of Recreation Facility and Open Space Lead, where, on behalf of the municipality, he’ll help shape the next generation of recreation opportunities.
Gord is a highly respected leader in the recreation sector with a demonstrated commitment to advancing and supporting efforts to enhance the field. His work at the municipal level with the Municipality of Chester has exemplified innovation and collaboration while demonstrating alignment with and focus on emerging issues in the parks and recreation sector, such as equity and anti-racism, climate resilience, and workforce development.
In addition to being a former President of Recreation Nova Scotia, Gord has served on the Board of CPRA since 2019 and has chaired the Finance and Risk Management Committee for the past two years.