College of Midwives of Ontario
Throughout June, National Indigenous History Month invites all of us to learn about and reflect on the history and present realities of this country. It is a time to reaffirm our commitment to ongoing learning and to recognize the responsibility we share in building respectful and accountable relationships between settler and Indigenous communities.
The College’s new strategic plan came into effect on April 1, 2026. The creation of the new plan was led by College staff in collaboration with Board Directors and Committee members and was informed by system partners, midwives, and members of the public. We’re excited to share highlights of our new plan which moves us forward in areas of equity, reconciliation, engagement, collaboration, and in our regulatory duties set out in legislation.
The College of Midwives of Ontario is holding the 2026 Professional Board Director election from March 31, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Learn how eligible voters can cast their ballot today.
The College of Midwives of Ontario is looking to engage consultants to assist us with creating a public engagement campaign in Ontario. We aim to uphold the public interest by centering the lived experiences, cultural contexts, and individual dignity of those impacted by regulation.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada, an opportunity to honour and reflect on the enduring contributions of Black communities across generations. Guided by the theme “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations – From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries,” we recognize the legacy of Black midwives whose knowledge, leadership, and care sustained communities in the face of systemic exclusion, and whose impact continues to shape midwifery and reproductive justice across the country today.
This April, the College will be holding Board elections for three Professional Director positions. We are now seeking nominations for the upcoming election.
The Canadian Association of Midwives and the National Council of Indigenous Midwives, in partnership with McMaster University, have published educational materials to build the capacity of midwives to recognize and respond safely to family violence. We encourage midwives to click the link below to review their practical resources.
Read our digital newsletter for information about expanded access to laboratory and point of care tests for midwifery clients; changes to the Designated Drugs and Substances Regulation; why the College rescinded the Blood Borne Virus Standard; practice advice; the recording of our recent webinar on ableism in health care; Board highlights; and more!
The College’s Board of Directors has recently approved the establishment of a Nominations Committee and is looking to recruit and appoint three to four persons to the Committee. The Nominations Committee is a new non-statutory committee responsible for facilitating recruitment, appointments, and elections processes for the College’s Board and Committees, in alignment with the College’s By-laws, policies, and reporting requirements.
On December 3, the College was pleased to partner with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario to host a webinar on Addressing Ableism in Health Care, presented by Dr. Hilary Brown (University of Toronto). Held on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the session offered an important opportunity to reflect on how health systems – including midwifery care – can more effectively identify, interrupt, and prevent ableism.