Madame Fox Carney concludes first visit to Canada's Arctic as Ocean Envoy and Government of Canada announces intent to explore blue financing models to further advance marine conservation

Oceans connect us and bind us together, reminding us that we are part of an interconnected web that goes beyond national jurisdictions. Respecting our oceans doesn’t just support resilient marine ecosystems, it helps to secure the future of coastal communities. Oceans connect us and bind us together, reminding us that we are part of an interconnected web that goes beyond national jurisdictions. Respecting our oceans doesn’t just support resilient marine ecosystems, it helps to secure the future of coastal communities.

Iqaluit, Nunavut - Oceans connect us and bind us together, reminding us that we are part of an interconnected web that goes beyond national jurisdictions. Respecting our oceans doesn’t just support resilient marine ecosystems, it helps to secure the future of coastal communities.

Today, Madame Diana Fox Carney, Canada's Ocean Envoy and Chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference (OOC), concluded a visit to Canada's Arctic where she met with Inuit leaders, local partners, and students training for careers in fisheries and marine operations at the Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium. Discussions focused on the importance of Northern perspectives on marine conservation, fisheries, economic development, and climate resilience, as well as opportunities to advance Indigenous leadership through the Our Ocean Conference.

Building on these conversations, Mme. Fox Carney is pleased to announce the first-ever Global Indigenous Summit, to be held on May 9, 2027, alongside the Our Ocean Conference. The Summit will bring together Indigenous Peoples from around the world to exchange Indigenous knowledge and discuss shared priorities for the future of ocean stewardship, conservation, and blue finance. To ensure Indigenous leadership will be at the centre of this work, the Ocean Envoy will work closely with the Right Honourable Mary Simon, the Former Governor General of Canada. Her leadership role will be critical to the success of this Summit.