College of Midwives of Ontario

Welcome to the College of Midwives of Ontario

We regulate more than 1,000 midwives in Ontario. Our work ensures that anyone who chooses midwifery services can trust and feel confident in that choice.

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Clients and the Public

The College of Midwives of Ontario is mandated to regulate midwifery in the public interest. Find out more about what to expect from a midwife, how the College works with the public, our midwife directory, and complaints and concerns.
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Midwives

Midwives are regulated health professionals. Registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario comes with responsibilities detailed in provincial legislation and regulations, as well as College standards, policies, and by-laws. Find out more about applying to practise midwifery in Ontario and how to maintain your registration.
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Internationally Educated Midwives

If you’re an internationally educated midwife (IEM) who wants to practise midwifery in Ontario, this page has all the information on how to become eligible and meet the requirements to apply for registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario.
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Proposed Expansion to Designated Drug Regulation

The Ministry of Health has launched a public consultation on long-awaited changes to the Designated Drug Regulation under the Midwifery Act, 1991. The consultation is open until November 13, 2023.
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Proposed Expansion to Designated Drug Regulation

The Ministry of Health has launched a public consultation on long-awaited changes to the Designated Drug Regulation under the Midwifery Act, 1991. The consultation is open until November 13, 2023.

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Registration Regulation: New proposed registration requirement

We are proposing to add a new registration requirement as follows: Applicants must provide satisfactory evidence of competency in fetal surveillance.

This new requirement would be included in the Registration Regulation and would only take effect when individuals initially apply to the College at the time of entry into practise.

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Registration Regulation Including the Emergency Class (Proposed)

This consultation closed on Monday, April 3, 2023. About this consultation The College has proposed significant changes to the Registration…

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