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On March 31, 2026, the College successfully completed its five-year Strategic Plan. We’re proud to share the 2021-2026 Operational Plan Final Report, which highlights the accomplishments and activities undertaken in 2025-26 to complete the plan.
The College’s Board met on June 24, 2026. At their June meeting, the College’s Board started their new governance year, accepted the results from the College’s external Board effectiveness review, approved the Midwifery Practice Requirement Policy, approved the annual financial statements, annual committee reports, and more. Board materials are available online and we have highlighted a few key items here.
On June 23, 2026, the College’s Board, committee members, and staff convened to attend a cultural awareness training entitled Indigenous Approaches to Midwifery, Childbirth, and Reconciliation in Ontario. This session connects to work the College is undertaking to develop a Reconciliation Action plan, under Strategic Priority 2: Advance Access, Equity, and Reconciliation.
At the June Board meeting, the terms of two Professional Directors, Claire Ramlogan-Salanga, and Edan Thomas; as well as one Public Non-Board Committee Member, Samantha Heiydt, came to a close. The College is deeply grateful for the contributions of Claire, Edan, and Samantha. Registrar and CEO, Kelly Dobbin, shared further words of thanks in her Registrar Report.
We have heard concerns about the sustainability of clinical placements for midwifery students and learners across Ontario. Clinical placements are essential to preparing future midwives. However, growing demands on midwives and practice settings can make it more difficult to provide and sustain high-quality learning experiences. We want to better understand the challenges and opportunities, identify what is working well, and learn what supports would make preceptorship more sustainable.
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.
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.
The College’s Board is meeting next on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. We post all materials to our website in advance and you can read the Board package here.
Board meetings are always open to the public. Contact the College at cmo@cmo.on.ca for additional information.
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.
Congratulations to the successful candidates: Kelly Armstrong, Sonya Daljeet, and Maryam Rahimi Chatri. A total of 385 registrants, or 35% of eligible voters, cast ballots in the election.
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!