On June 1, 2021, a number of changes to College standards of practice came into effect. Learn more about these changes here.
professional conduct
Job posting: Professional Conduct Manager
March 22, 2019
The College of Midwives of Ontario is currently seeking a Professional Conduct Manager. Click here …
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 …
Midwives required to keep information up to date.
April 17, 2018
This post is meant as a helpful reminder to members about your requirements to keep …
Professional Conduct Trends Analysis
April 5, 2018
As part of our strategic priority of implementing risk-based regulation, the College of Midwives of Ontario has done an analysis of past professional conduct matters. This thorough analysis will be used to help us focus our energy and resources, and to be effective in fulfilling our mandate of public protection. We’ve gone back and reflected on past complaints, reports, and Registrar's investigations, and decisions.
ICRC Risk Assessment Framework
December 20, 2017
The College of Midwives of Ontario’s Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports Committee (ICRC) investigates public complaints and information the College receives through reports regarding concerns related to professional misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity.
ICRC Risk Assessment Framework posted online
November 21, 2017
The College of Midwives of Ontario’s Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports Committee (ICRC) investigates public complaints …
Call for non-council committee appointments
September 20, 2017
The College of Midwives of Ontario is seeking candidates for the role of non-Council member …
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.