The College of Midwives of Ontario will be holding a special meeting of its Board on September 23, 2025, at 12pm, via videoconference.
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The College of Midwives of Ontario advises the public that the Ontario Superior Court of Ontario has issued an order to Nidhi Seth, requiring Nidhi Seth to comply with Sections 27 and 30 of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA).
L’Ordre des sages-femmes de l’Ontario se réjouit de l’annonce de la création d’un Centre de planification des services de santé en français, une initiative essentielle pour améliorer l’accessibilité et l’équité des soins pour les communautés francophones.
Read our digital newsletter for practice advice, our public consultation on the Designated Drugs and Substances Regulation, a new pathway to College registration for Indigenous midwives, information on our survey for midwives, Board highlights from our June meeting, and more!
The 2024-2025 cycle of the Peer and Practice Assessment Program of the Quality Assurance Program is complete. Peer and practice assessments are a key component of the College’s Quality Assurance Program, providing a supportive way for midwives to demonstrate their professional knowledge, skills, and judgment with a peer assessor. Seventy-four midwives were included in the program this year, and all midwives successfully met the requirements for peer assessment.
The College’s Board met on June 25, 2025. At their June meeting, the College’s Board started their new governance year, approved a new pathway to College registration for Indigenous midwives, approved the annual financial statements, sent proposed changes to the Designated Drugs and Substances Regulation out for public consultation, and more.
At the June 25, 2025, meeting, the Board created a new pathway for Indigenous midwives who wish to become registered with the College of Midwives of Ontario.
The Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC) has been approved as the designated body with the authority to identify Indigenous midwifery education baccalaureate degrees as equivalent to Ontario midwifery degrees for entry to practice under the Registration Regulation.
In advance of the College’s Board Meeting, the Registrar-CEO prepares her report to assure the Board that the College operates effectively and achieves its strategic goals, and that the Registrar performs per the expected duties outlined in the Board’s Governance Policies.
During Indigenous History Month, the College celebrates the many Indigenous midwives in Ontario who are returning birth back to communities and protecting their cultural practices.
Wishing everyone a happy Pride Month! The College of Midwives of Ontario is celebrating all of our 2SLGBTQ+ midwives and midwifery clients and reaffirming our commitment to creating an environment where everyone can feel welcome, safe, and included.