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The College of Midwives of Ontario recently had the opportunity to express our support for several proposed expansions to professional scope: for chiropractors, chiropodists, dental hygienists, denturists, optometrists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists. These expansions were largely to medications these professionals can prescribe and administer, and access to diagnostic imaging. Read the messages we shared with the Ministry of Health through their public consultation in November, 2025.

The College will introduce competency-based assessment in 2026 as a tool to help our Registration Committee develop customized requalification plans for applicants.

On Friday, October 31, the government advised the College of Midwives of Ontario that an amendment to O. Reg 188/24,…

The College surveyed registrants in May and June of this year, and 363 midwives participated. Overall, the key findings from the survey were positive, including an overall high satisfaction with the College and our work; with 91% of midwives finding a great deal of personal value in midwifery being a regulated profession and 75% of midwives believing that regulation helps a great deal to protect the public. Midwives also identified areas for improvement from the College, including presenting standards and policies in clearer, more accessible language; and a need for more support for midwives when we implement regulatory change.

The College of Midwives of Ontario is seeking a Coordinator, Quality Assurance & Assessments.

The Coordinator, Quality Assurance and Assessments is responsible for coordinating the College’s Quality Assurance Program and providing logistical and administrative support for related initiatives, including Competency-Based Assessments and Compliance Monitoring. This role also provides support to registrants, stakeholders, the Quality Assurance Committee, and its panels.