Read our digital newsletter for information about our Annual Report, how we observed National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an unauthorized practice alert, the results of our registrant survey, Board highlights from a special meeting, and more!
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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.
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 of Midwives of Ontario will be holding a Board Meeting on Wednesday, November 5. Board meetings are always…
The College of Midwives of Ontario Board held a special meeting on September 23, 2025. At this meeting, the Board voted unanimously to submit a proposal to the Ministry of Health to add the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) monoclonal antibody to the list of drugs and substances that midwives can prescribe and administer.
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.
Thank you to all registrants for another successful renewal season. We appreciate the time and effort you put into completing your renewal on schedule, helping to ensure a smooth start to the year ahead.
We have noticed that during the recent renewal period, some registrants did not take the opportunity to review and update their personal information. We therefore remind all registrants that it is their responsibility to ensure that their personal and professional information is current and correct.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors, and the many Indigenous families and communities who continue to experience intergenerational trauma and the ongoing impacts of residential schools.
The College reaffirms the vital role of Indigenous midwives, the importance of restoring Indigenous birthing practices, and celebrates the Aboriginal exemption clause in Ontario’s Midwifery Act – the only activated clause of its kind in Canada.
The College of Midwives of Ontario is recruiting midwives in a consulting capacity for its Competency-Based Assessment Program. We’re looking for midwives from across Canada with a deep understanding of the Canadian Midwifery Competencies and experience in conducting assessments.
This year, our report demonstrates how we use data to inform our engagements with the public and the profession; in our collaboration with our system partners; and as we drive the evolution of midwifery regulation.