The College of Midwives of Ontario

06/19/2026

Registrant Reminder: Your Professional Development Portfolio

The Professional Development Portfolio program is a key component of the Quality Assurance Program at the College of Midwives of Ontario. Completing your portfolio demonstrates your commitment to accountable and ethical practice and shows that you are meeting your Quality Assurance obligations.

Participation is mandatory for all Ontario midwives. All midwives, whether general, supervised, transitional, or inactive, are required to actively maintain their Professional Development Portfolio. Our website offers a range of information and resources to support you, including detailed guidance on program requirements and a step-by-step video on how to complete each component of your portfolio.

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Registrant Reminder: Your Professional Development Portfolio The Professional Development Portfolio program is a key component of the Quality Assurance Program at the College of Midwives of Ontario. Completing your portfolio demonstrates your commitment to accountable and ethical practice and shows....

06/17/2026

The College's Board will meet next week on Wednesday, June 24. Board materials are posted publicly and Board meetings are always open to the public. Contact the College at [email protected] for additional information attending the meeting as an observer.

Board Meetings Board meetings are always open to the public. Contact the College at [email protected] or 416.640.2252 for additional information about the time and location of these meetings.Les réunions du conseil sont toujours ouvertes au public. Pour toute information supplémentaires concernant l.....

06/15/2026

In Ontario, midwives are primary care providers who care for their clients in pregnancy, labour, and six to eight weeks postpartum, including providing newborn care. Read more about what you can expect from a registered midwife: https://cmo.on.ca/clients-and-the-public/what-to-expect-from-a-midwife/

06/11/2026

Attention midwives: your NRP, CPR, and ES must be current on October 1, 2026, to meet the College’s registration renewal requirements. We recommend reviewing your documents now and making any necessary arrangements to ensure you will have current NRP, CPR, and ES on October 1, 2026.

Ensure your NRP, CPR, and ES are current by October 1! All practising midwives renewing their registration with the College are expected to have completed full training in neonatal resuscitation (NRP), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and emergency skills (ES). NRP certification must be complete...

06/10/2026

Did you know? If your employer requires a note for your pregnancy leave, your midwife can provide it. An Ontario midwife is considered a legal, qualified medical practitioner who can authorize leaves related to your pregnancy. Learn more about what to expect from a midwife: https://cmo.on.ca/clients-and-the-public/what-to-expect-from-a-midwife/

06/08/2026

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. Read some insights from our complaints trends here:

Complaints Trends 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. The...

06/06/2026

Midwives in Ontario provide care in various settings, including homes, clinics, hospitals, and birth centres. Happy International Home Birth Day to the many midwifery clients who choose to give birth at home!

06/05/2026

All practising midwives renewing their registration with the College are expected to have completed full training in neonatal resuscitation (NRP), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and emergency skills (ES). NRP certification must be completed every 12 months. CPR and ES certification must be completed every two years.

Registrant Reminder: That means your NRP, CPR, and ES must be current on October 1, 2026, to meet the College’s registration renewal requirements. We recommend reviewing your documents now and making any necessary arrangements to ensure you will have current NRP, CPR, and ES on October 1, 2026. Read more: https://cmo.on.ca/ensure-your-nrp-cpr-and-es-are-current-by-october-1/

06/02/2026

Registrant Reminder: Your Professional Development Portfolio
The Professional Development Portfolio program is a key component of the Quality Assurance Program at the College of Midwives of Ontario. Completing your portfolio demonstrates your commitment to accountable and ethical practice and shows that you are meeting your Quality Assurance obligations.

The program operates on a three-year cycle that begins when you first register with the College and continues throughout your career as a registered midwife. Participation is mandatory for all Ontario midwives. All midwives, whether general, supervised, transitional, or inactive, are required to actively maintain their Professional Development Portfolio. This includes completing your self-assessment, peer case reviews, learning plan, and all related learning activities by your specified reporting deadline.

Our website offers a range of information and resources to support you, including detailed guidance on program requirements and a step-by-step video on how to complete each component of your portfolio. Read more:

Registrant Reminder: Your Professional Development Portfolio The Professional Development Portfolio program is a key component of the Quality Assurance Program at the College of Midwives of Ontario. Completing your portfolio demonstrates your commitment to accountable and ethical practice and shows....

06/01/2026

Wishing everyone a happy Pride Month! The College of Midwives of Ontario is celebrating all of our 2SLGBTQ+ midwives and midwifery clients and reaffirming our commitment to creating an environment where everyone can feel welcome, safe, and included.