The Canadian Midwifery Regulators Council is a network of provincial and territorial regulatory authorities. Collectively, we regulate the profession of midwifery, setting and maintaining high standards of practice, and ensuring regulatory harmony across the country.
We provide leadership in maintaining a strong regulatory framework through our work in setting the Canadian Midwifery Competencies, establishing national standards for midwifery practice, administering the national Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination, and approving educational and bridging programs.
Together with the Canadian Association of Midwives and the Canadian Association of Midwifery Educators, we form a three-pillar approach to excellence in midwifery regulation, education and practice.
Vision/Mission
Our Vision
The national resource for achieving excellence and inspiring trust in midwifery regulation
Our Mission
To encourage excellence among Canadian midwifery regulatory authorities through collaboration, harmonization and best practice.
Origins
The Canadian Midwifery Regulators Council (CMRC) (previously Consortium) was established in 2000 via a national process to create an inter-provincial labour mobility agreement. In March 2001, the Agreement on Mobility for Midwifery in Canada was signed by all midwifery regulatory authorities, as well as provincial/territorial midwifery associations and midwifery education programs in Canada. Since that time, the CMRC has worked toward the harmonization of standards and administrative processes for the profession of midwifery, while respecting provincial and territorial differences and distinct regulations.
Council Members
- British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives(link is external)
- Northwest Territories Health Professional Licensing(link is external)
- College of Midwives of Alberta(link is external)
- Government of Nunavut, Professional Practice – Health and Social Services(link sends e-mail)
- Saskatchewan College of Midwives(link is external)
- College of Midwives of Manitoba(link is external)
- College of Midwives of Ontario(link is external)
- Ordre des sage-femmes du Quebec(link is external)
- Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia(link is external)
- Midwifery Council of New Brunswick(link is external)
- College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island(link is external)
- College of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador(link is external)
- Government of Yukon, Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs(link is external)
Council By-Laws
Position Statements
- Assessment and Bridging
- CMRC Position Statement Supporting Indigenous Midwifery
- CMRC Apology to Indigenous Peoples and Pledge to Action
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Environmental Sustainability
- Response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- CMRC Statement of Commitment: Reconciliation and Indigenous Relations
- Midwives Working to Full Scope of Training
- Reconciliation and EDI Framework