Canada's National Alliance for the Blue Economy
Ocean Alliance Canada unites institutions, industry, and government to advance sustainable, inclusive strategies across the nation’s ocean sectors.
People.
Partnerships.
Policy.
Ocean Alliance Canada is built on a collaborative, people-first approach. We strengthen the systems that power innovation—aligning workforce development, inclusive leadership, and policy coordination to support Canada’s sustainable blue economy.
Governance and Structure
Ocean Alliance Canada is governed by a National Steering Committee composed of 15–17 leaders from across Canada’s ocean sectors and observers. This central decision-making and advisory body oversees strategic direction, coordinates working group efforts, and ensures sectoral alignment.
The Committee is supported by ECO Canada and includes representation from federal and provincial governments, Indigenous organizations, academia, and international observers.
Chair
ECO Canada VP, Professional Services
Vice-Chair
Rotating reps from Canadian institutions
Sector Representatives
5–7 cross-sector Blue Economy representatives
Government Liaison
Federal and provincial government reps
Academic Representative
2–3 leading ocean-focused institutions
Technology & Innovation Expert
Experts in AI, Ocean Tech, and Clean Tech
Labour & Workforce Lead
National skills councils, unions, and workforce orgs
Indigenous Organization Representative
Key Indigenous-led Blue Economy organizations
Observer
Caribbean institutions and UN agencies
Working Groups
Have an idea for a new Working Group? We welcome proposals focused on collaboration, innovation, and advancement in Canada’s blue economy.
Email us at info@oceanalliancecanada.ca
Workforce Development
Indigenous Engagement
Ocean Policy & Action
Global Competitiveness
Be Part of Canada's Ocean Future
Join our national alliance of professionals, researchers, and employers building a sustainable ocean workforce.
