The Archbishop of Ottawa is the senior bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa in Canada. This position is responsible for overseeing the spiritual and administrative needs of the Catholic community in the region. The archbishop also plays a significant role in local and national church matters, representing the archdiocese in various capacities. The archdiocese itself is part of the larger ecclesiastical province of Ottawa, which includes several other dioceses. The current archbishop, as of 2023, is Marcel Damphousse, who was appointed to the position in 2021. The archbishop's duties include pastoral care, promoting social justice, and engaging with the wider community.