The episcopal election will take place at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa on Feb. 28, 2026.
Nominations must be complete and submitted by Jan. 24 in order for the candidates to be included in the four public meetings that will take place in four locations across the diocese. The meetings offer a chance for everyone to hear the candidates’ answers to a set of relevant questions and to get to know them in a more informal setting at a following reception.
The schedule for the public meetings is:
February 11, 2026 at 7pm – St. Helen’s, Orleans
February 12, 2026 at 7pm – Trinity, Cornwall
February 15, 2026 at 7pm – St. Paul’s, Kanata
February 20, 2026 at 7pm – Holy Trinity, Pembroke
All of the meetings will also be livestreamed. Check the diocesan website for further details and updates: ottawa.anglican.ca/episcopal-elections-2026
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