Minister Thompson announces Ocean Envoy and Chair of Our Ocean Conference

With the world’s longest coastline spanning the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans, Canada understands both the urgency of protecting the ocean, and the opportunity to build a sustainable ocean economy. As host of the 12th Our Ocean Conference in 2027, Canada will bring together governments, Indigenous leaders, scientists, industry, non-governmental organizations and communities to turn ambition into concrete action for ocean protection and sustainable use.

Ottawa, Ontario - With the world’s longest coastline spanning the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans, Canada understands both the urgency of protecting the ocean, and the opportunity to build a sustainable ocean economy. As host of the 12th Our Ocean Conference in 2027, Canada will bring together governments, Indigenous leaders, scientists, industry, non-governmental organizations and communities to turn ambition into concrete action for ocean protection and sustainable use.

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced that Mme. Diana Fox Carney will serve as Canada’s Ocean Envoy and Chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference. 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.

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.