Diana Fox Carney appointed as Canada's ocean envoy, chair of Our Ocean Conference

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-16 21:20:08.0
Tags: [National, Nova Scotia, Environment, Fisheries, Governance]

Diana Fox Carney has been appointed as Canada's ocean envoy and chair of the 12th annual Our Ocean Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Halifax in 2027. In her unpaid role, announced by Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson, Fox Carney will coordinate efforts connecting ocean conservation, climate action, Indigenous leadership, economic resilience, and maritime security. The appointment supports Ottawa's target to protect 30 per cent of Canada's marine and coastal areas by 2030.