Appointed Chef de Mission for Team Canada at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games by the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
On April 14, 2016, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced that Chantal Petitclerc would serve as Chef de Mission for Team Canada at the upcoming Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
As Chef de Mission, Petitclerc was responsible for leading and representing the Canadian delegation throughout the Games, overseeing team logistics, serving as the primary spokesperson for Team Canada, and providing mentorship and support to the athletes competing in Rio de Janeiro.
This appointment was a natural extension of her decades of experience as an elite Paralympic athlete and her deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs of para-sport competition. Her leadership in this role demonstrated the continuing influence she held within the Paralympic movement even after her retirement from competition, and it highlighted the pathway that former elite athletes could take into administrative and leadership positions within their sport's governing bodies. Her selection for this high-profile role underscored the immense respect she commanded within Canadian and international Paralympic circles.