Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced today that Diana Fox Carney, spouse of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, will serve as Canada’s Ocean Envoy and Chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference being held in Halifax in the spring of 2027. It marks the first time that Canada will host this major global event.
In this role, Mme. Fox Carney will advance Canada’s leadership by connecting ocean conservation, climate action, Indigenous leadership, economic resilience and maritime security. The conference will showcase Canada’s commitment to healthy oceans, strong coastal communities and Indigenous-led stewardship, stated a press release from Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada.
Diana Fox Carney is a British-Canadian economist with experience advising companies and investors navigating the transition to a more climate resilient economy. Widely recognized for her expertise in climate policy, Mme. Fox Carney has held leadership roles at prominent think tanks and her work has spanned across Africa, Europe, and North America, both in the private sector and in not-for-profit organizations.
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