Diana Fox Carney: Hockey player, economist and the prime ministers wife – National [Video]

With Mark Carney fresh off an election win that keeps him in the Prime Minister’s Office, there’s a woman Canadians will likely come to recognize at his side: Diana Fox Carney, an economist, environmental advocate and hockey player.

The 37-day federal election campaign saw Carney travelling across Canada with Fox Carney by his side — a presence that continued on election night when she not only stood beside him during his victory speech, but also introduced him to the crowd.

“He has a great mind for trivia, a wicked sense of humour and a wonderful smile. He’s been that way since our very first date when we were young grad students,” she said during the speech.

“As his partner, I could not be more proud of him. And as a Canadian, I’m so thankful that the man I met more than 30 years ago has held tight to that strong commitment to service. I’m lucky …