Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia

06/10/2026

The Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS) and NSCN have been instructed by the Department of Health and Wellness to combine/amalgamate into a single regulator when they transition to the RHPA in mid 2026. The single regulator will be responsible for the regulation of both professions of midwifery and nursing – a multi-profession regulator.

In preparation for the transition to the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), we are seeking feedback on proposed by-laws that have been drafted to support the effective regulation of the midwifery and nursing professions in the public interest.

Share your feedback by June 21st: https://ow.ly/M2Y150Z6aWf

05/15/2026

Please note the MRCNS office will be closed Monday, May 18 in observance of Victoria Day.

We will re-open on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

05/12/2026

May 12 is International Nurses Day! Today, we honour the dedication, compassion and contributions of nurses who continue to play an essential role in patient care and supporting Nova Scotia’s health system.

As MRCNS and the Nova Scotia College of Nursing move toward amalgamation by mid-2026 under the Regulated Health Professions Act, we recognize and celebrate the vital work of nurses across the province.

Learn more about the planned amalgamation: https://www.mrcns.ca/amalgamation-with-the-nova-scotia-college-of-nursing/

05/05/2026

Today is the International Day of the Midwife.
We celebrate midwives and their important contributions to maternal and newborn health as a distinct profession.

As NSCN and the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia move toward amalgamation by mid 2026 under the Regulated Health Professions Act, we recognize and value the essential work of midwives across the province.

Learn more about the planned amalgamation: https://ow.ly/9ke350YV7Rx

05/05/2026

May 5th – International Day of the Midwife

Midwives are primary healthcare providers and regulated health professionals.

Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth.

Each year on May 5th, we celebrate the midwives serving their communities in Nova Scotia.

04/27/2026

Our April newsletter is here!

Read to find updates on the planned amalgamation with the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia, learn about our new African Nova Scotian acknowledgement and more.

View the full newsletter: https://ow.ly/jNJU50YQAT9

04/08/2026

The Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS) and the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) were directed by the Government of Nova Scotia, in 2024, to amalgamate and become a new multi-profession regulator by mid 2026. This amalgamation is in line with the provinces new Regulated Health Professionals Act.

MRCNS and NSCN continue to collaborate closely to prepare for the amalgamation, with a shared commitment to regulating in the public interest and promoting public safety.

Read more about the amalgamation: https://www.nscn.ca/explore-nscn/news-and-media/news/2026/mrcns-and-nscn-becoming-new-multi-profession-regulator

03/31/2026

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is observed annually on March 31 to celebrate the lives, contributions, and resilience of transgender and non-binary people worldwide.

03/20/2026

https://www.cma.ca/healthcare-for-real/whats-difference-between-midwife-and-doula

What’s the difference between a midwife and a doula? Learn their roles, training, and coverage in Canada.

03/17/2026

The Council’s public register or “Find a Midwife” is a complete listing of midwives that have been registered with the Council. Its purpose is to provide clients and the public with information about Nova Scotia Midwives and where they are practising. The online public register also allows you to verify the registration of a midwife in Nova Scotia.

The Council’s public register or “Find a Midwife” is a complete listing of midwives that have been registered with the Council. Its purpose is to provide clients and the public with information about Nova Scotia Midwives and where they are practising. The online public register also allows you...