The purpose of this document is to describe the midwifery scope of practice set out in the Midwifery Act, 1991, its regulations and other legislation that govern the midwifery profession in Ontario. In addition to providing information about scope, this document also provides regulatory guidance to midwives about working within the midwifery scope of practice and what to do when a client’s clinical condition or the care they required is no longer in the midwifery scope of practice.