Ottawa bishop elected Anglican Church of Canada’s 15th primate
Primate-elect Shane Parker walks to St. Paul’s Cathedral to greet General Synod. Photo: Anglican Church of Canada
[Church of Canada General Synod] The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, bishop of Ottawa, was elected the 15th primate of the Anglican Church of Canada on June 26, 2025, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario, during the 44th session of the General Synod.
Parker has served as the bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa since 2020. Previously, he served as dean of the Diocese of Ottawa and rector of Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa for two decades. He has a master’s degree in sociology from Carleton University, as well as an honorary doctorate from Saint Paul University, where he has served as a part-time professor of pastoral ministry and chairs its Anglican Studies Advisory Committee.
The primate is the spiritual leader of the Anglican church, the chief executive officer of the church’s national staff team and a member of every national committee, council and board. The Primate represents the church nationally and internationally.
Following the retirement of Primate Linda Nicholls on Sept. 15, 2024, the Anglican Church of Canada’s Archbishop Anne Germond has been the acting primate. Parker will be installed in his new role during a worship service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on June 29, 2025.
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