On March 20, 2015, during the Spring Session of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, Bishop Irénée was elevated to the rank of Archbishop of Ottawa and the Archdiocese of Canada.
This event occurred on March 20, 2015, during the Spring Session of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, where Bishop Irénée's role was elevated to become the Archbishop of Ottawa and the leader of the Archdiocese of Canada.