College of Midwives of Ontario
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.
Processing complaints is one important way we fulfil our mandate to protect the public. Information from complaints provides valuable insight into how midwifery care is experienced and how the complaint process can best support future care and the public’s trust in midwifery. These insights help us identify where updates to standards, practice advice, or education for the profession may be needed.
Read our digital newsletter for a practice advisory on supporting clients in early labour; the election for professional Board Directors; the College’s new Strategic Plan; Board highlights; and more!
Midwives are able to provide a variety of immunizations to their clients to prevent the spread of communicable illness in Ontario. New research suggests that immunization rates in Ontario are falling, and midwifery clients – in particular – show a lower rate of vaccination overall. We want to support midwives in having tough conversations that benefit the health of their clients and would like hear from midwives how we can help.
At their February meeting, the College’s Board approved a budget with a freeze on registrant fees, approved a new strategic plan for 2026-2029, appointed new non-Board members to committees, and more. Board materials are available online and we have highlighted a few key items here.
The program operates on a three-year cycle that begins when you first register with the College and continues throughout your career as a Registered Midwife. Participation is mandatory for all Ontario midwives. All midwives, whether general, supervised, transitional, or inactive, are required to actively maintain their Professional Development Portfolio.
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.
Midwives NRP, CPR, and ES must be current on October 1, 2026, to meet the College’s registration renewal requirements. We recommend reviewing your documents now and making any necessary arrangements to ensure you will have current NRP, CPR, and ES on October 1, 2026.
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.
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.