The College of Midwives of Ontario

09/10/2026

Our public consultation on the Professional Standards for Midwives is ongoing until September 21. Read more about our proposal and watch a webinar recording here:

Webinar on the Professional Standards for Midwives The College’s primary obligation to the public is to ensure that members of the profession are qualified, skilled, and competent in how they practise. The Professional Standards for Midwives describe what is expected of all midwives registered wit...

09/09/2026

At their June meeting, the College's Board accepted the final report from the Third-Party Board Effectiveness Review. Brian O’Riordan and Maia MacNiven, the consultants from DABOR Consulting and TBG MacNiven who conducted the review, joined the meeting to present the findings and recommendations. Take a look:

Third-Party Board Effectiveness Review At their June meeting, the Board accepted the final report from the Third-Party Board Effectiveness Review. Brian O’Riordan and Maia MacNiven, the consultants from DABOR Consulting and TBG MacNiven who conducted the review, joined the meeting to present the f...

09/03/2026

Midwives have until October 1 to renew their registration with the College - read here to get started!

October 1 Requirements and Information About Renewal The 2026 Renewal Period is Now OpenAll midwives must renew their registration with the College by October 1 of each year. October 1, 2026 is the deadline.  By October 1, 2026, registrants are required to submit their: Online registration renewal ...

09/02/2026

We’re proud to share our annual report for 2025-2026. This year’s report celebrates a significant accomplishment – successfully concluding our 2021–2026 Strategic Plan and launching our new 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.

Working closely with our system partners, we had many successes in the past year. Through regulatory changes, we expanded midwifery client access to laboratory tests, point of care tests, and RSV immunization for newborns. We participated in several government consultations, bringing a public interest perspective to important initiatives. We identified new opportunities for improvements to client care – in midwifery and across the health care system – and shared those proposals with senior decision-makers in the Ministry of Health, and elected officials from across the legislature.

Read our report:

2025-2026 Annual Report A Strong Voice for Client Care We’re proud to share our annual report 2025-2026. This year’s report celebrates a significant accomplishment – successfully concluding our 2021–2026 Strategic Plan and launching our new 2026–2029 Strategic Plan. Working closely with ou...

09/01/2026

The College of Midwives of Ontario is working with several health regulatory colleges on an upcoming webinar on intimate partner violence to be held on Tuesday, September 22 at noon.

We’re collaborating on this webinar for midwives based on a recommendation from the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee. The Committee recently reviewed 15 deaths from intimate partner violence or domestic violence with the aim of reducing the risk of harm to those who experience or who are at risk of domestic violence and intimate partner violence.

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Format: Virtual

Sign up:

Webinar on Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: Recognition, Response and Resources We’re working with several health regulatory colleges on an upcoming webinar on intimate partner violence to be held on Tuesday, September 22 at noon. We’re collaborating on this webinar for midwives based on...

08/20/2026

We’re proud to share our 2025-202 Annual Report: A Strong Voice for Client Care.

This year’s report celebrates a significant accomplishment – successfully concluding our 2021–2026 Strategic Plan and launching our new 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.

Working closely with our system partners, we had many successes in the past year. Through regulatory changes, we expanded midwifery client access to laboratory tests, point of care tests, and RSV immunization for newborns. We participated in several government consultations, bringing a public interest perspective to important initiatives. We identified new opportunities for improvements to client care – in midwifery and across the health care system – and shared those proposals with senior decision-makers in the Ministry of Health, and elected officials from across the legislature.

Read more: https://cmo.on.ca/college-of-midwives-of-ontario-2025-2026-annual-report/

08/12/2026

*October 1, 2026 is the deadline. *

By October 1, 2026, registrants are required to submit their:

☑Online registration renewal application and payment – all midwives

☑Professional Development Portfolio declaration of completion – only applies to midwives due to report

☑Active practice declaration and/or report – only applies to midwives due to report

To successfully meet your 2026 College requirements, please review ALL information outlined on our website before getting started:

October 1 Requirements and Information About Renewal The 2026 Renewal Period will open by August 1, 2026All midwives must renew their registration with the College by October 1 of each year. October 1, 2026 is the deadline.  By October 1, 2026, registrants are required to submit their: Online regis...

08/10/2026

On June 23, 2026, the College’s Board, committee members, and staff convened to attend a cultural awareness training entitled Indigenous Approaches to Midwifery, Childbirth, and Reconciliation in Ontario. This session connects to work the College is undertaking to develop a Reconciliation Action plan, under Strategic Priority 2: Advance Access, Equity, and Reconciliation. Read more about the training session:

Board and Committee Training: Indigenous Approaches to Midwifery, Childbirth, and Reconciliation in Ontario On June 23, 2026, the College’s Board, committee members, and staff convened to attend a cultural awareness training entitled Indigenous Approaches to Midwifery, Childbirth, and Reconciliati...

08/07/2026

The College’s Board met on June 24, 2026. At their June meeting, the College’s Board started their new governance year, accepted the results from the College’s external Board effectiveness review, approved the Midwifery Practice Requirement Policy, approved the annual financial statements, annual committee reports, and more. Board materials are available online and we have highlighted a few key items here: https://cmo.on.ca/board-meeting-highlights-june-24-2026/

08/07/2026

On August 6, we held a webinar for midwives about the proposed changes to the Professional Standards for Midwives. We’ve posted the recording to our website – take a look and share your feedback on our website:

Webinar on the Professional Standards for Midwives The College’s primary obligation to the public is to ensure that members of the profession are qualified, skilled, and competent in how they practise. The Professional Standards for Midwives describe what is expected of all midwives registered wit...