The College of Midwives of Ontario

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...

08/06/2026

Reminder: midwives are asked to fill out a survey from the Ontario Midwifery Strategy Council by August 10 - take a look and share your feedback:

Survey: What do midwives need to support learners? We are asking all midwives to complete a 10-minute survey. We have heard concerns about the sustainability of clinical placements for midwifery students and learners across Ontario. Clinical placements are essential to preparing future midwives. How...

08/05/2026

Tomorrow!! We’re holding a webinar for midwives, on August 6 at noon. RSVP to get the link:

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...

08/04/2026

On March 31, 2026, the College successfully completed its five-year Strategic Plan. We’re proud to share the 2021-2026 Operational Plan Final Report, which highlights the accomplishments and activities undertaken in 2025-26 to complete the plan.

https://cmo.on.ca/wrapping-up-the-2021-2026-strategic-plan/

07/30/2026

McMaster University is inviting midwives to attend an upcoming information session on their new Master of Science in Midwifery Program. Information sessions are being held this fall, with applications closing on November 30, 2026. Learn more:

Our online midwifery masters degree program has been designed from the ground up to provide midwives from Canada and abroad with the leadership, scholarship, and clinical knowledge and skills needed to advance their contributions as a midwife, drive positive change and strengthen the midwifery profe...

07/29/2026

Curious about the proposed changes to the Professional Standards? We’re holding a webinar for midwives, on August 6 at noon. Please RSVP here if you’re interested in joining us:

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...