Letter from the College President
November 2, 2018
To ensure we are fulfilling our mandate of protecting the public, all legislation and regulations that define and inform the practice and regulation of midwifery are under review.
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*new* Guide to the Health Care Consent Act
October 1, 2018
We have created a new Guide to the Health Care Consent Act to help midwives
July 2018 On Call Newsletter
July 18, 2018
We are pleased to share our July 2018 edition of our On Call Newsletter. This edition covers Council decisions around the Fee & Remuneration By-law and General By-law, shares information about open public consultations, changes to the College's Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy, impacts of Bill 87, and responds to questions about the revised Second Birth Attendant Standard.
New Bill 87 Provisions
May 1, 2018
In 2017, the Ontario Legislature approved Bill 87, The Protecting Patients Act, 2017. Bill
Requesting changes to scope of practice
February 7, 2018
The College of Midwives of Ontario has made a submission to the Ministry of Health
PHIPA changes – in effect October 1 2017!
September 27, 2017
Amendments have been made to Ontario’s Personal Health Information & Protection Act (PHIPA), and midwives
Ministry expanding health care professionals’ responsibilities.
September 22, 2017
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care sent a letter to College of Midwives of
Bill 87, Protecting Patients Act, 2017
August 23, 2017
Bill 87, the Protecting Patients Act, 2017 was given royal assent by the Ontario Legislature on May 30, 2017. This Bill affects the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and impacts the way that our College regulates midwives. Read more about this important legislation below to find out how it affects midwives and midwifery clients.
Public Consultation: Professional Standards
July 23, 2017
At the College of Midwives of Ontario, we are reviewing and refining our approach to
2016 – 2017 Annual Report
July 20, 2017
