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Leadership and governance
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country.
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Chancellor
Claudette Commanda was appointed chancellor of the University of Ottawa on November 9, 2022.
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Office of the President
As the world’s largest bilingual (French-English) university, the University of Ottawa is a vibrant, dynamic learning environment.
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Senate
The Senate sets the University's educational policies and is responsible for the sound management of academic issues on campus.
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Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is responsible for the University’s overall governance and management.