Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia

04/08/2026

The Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS) and the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) were directed by the Government of Nova Scotia, in 2024, to amalgamate and become a new multi-profession regulator by mid 2026. This amalgamation is in line with the provinces new Regulated Health Professionals Act.

MRCNS and NSCN continue to collaborate closely to prepare for the amalgamation, with a shared commitment to regulating in the public interest and promoting public safety.

Read more about the amalgamation: https://www.nscn.ca/explore-nscn/news-and-media/news/2026/mrcns-and-nscn-becoming-new-multi-profession-regulator

03/31/2026

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is observed annually on March 31 to celebrate the lives, contributions, and resilience of transgender and non-binary people worldwide.

03/20/2026

https://www.cma.ca/healthcare-for-real/whats-difference-between-midwife-and-doula

What’s the difference between a midwife and a doula? Learn their roles, training, and coverage in Canada.

03/17/2026

The Council’s public register or “Find a Midwife” is a complete listing of midwives that have been registered with the Council. Its purpose is to provide clients and the public with information about Nova Scotia Midwives and where they are practising. The online public register also allows you to verify the registration of a midwife in Nova Scotia.

The Council’s public register or “Find a Midwife” is a complete listing of midwives that have been registered with the Council. Its purpose is to provide clients and the public with information about Nova Scotia Midwives and where they are practising. The online public register also allows you...

02/24/2026

https://www.mrcns.ca/honouring-kerstin-martin-a-leader-in-nova-scotia-midwifery/

Honouring Kerstin Martin: A Leader in Nova Scotia Midwifery

Honouring Kerstin Martin: A Leader in Nova Scotia Midwifery Kerstin Martin was a skilled and compassionate midwife and the force...

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

Each February, Nova Scotians come together to honour African Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history, culture, achievements and contributions of African Nova Scotians and people of African descent across the province.

The 2026 theme for African Heritage Month is: “Strength in Unity – Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress.”

To learn more, visit: https://novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month/

01/21/2026

In November 2023, the Nova Scotia Government developed a legislative framework requiring all health profession regulators to transition to the...

12/22/2025

The Council and staff wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a safe and joyful New Year! Please note our holiday operations schedule below.

Holiday Hours

MRCNS will be closed on the following dates:
December 24, 25, 26 & 31
January 1

MRCNS staff will be working virtually on the following dates:
December 22, 23, 29 & 30
January 2
The office will be closed to the public during this time.

Urgent requests will be addressed as quickly as possible. The MRCNS office will fully reopen on January 5, 2026.

Thank you and happy holidays!

11/07/2025

Please note that our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

We will re-open on Wednesday, November 12 at 8:30am.

11/04/2025

On November 9, 2023, the Nova Scotia Government passed the Regulated Health Professions Act, which establishes a common and consistent regulatory framework that will apply to all health professions in Nova Scotia. We have recently received confirmation from Government that MRCNS will migrate to the new Act by the summer of 2026.

The new legislation offers a modernized structure using enabling language that will provide greater flexibility for midwifery regulation. The timeline will allow MRCNS to continue with ongoing operational priorities while preparing for the new legislation in 2026.

This enabling legislation has allowed us to propose an amendment to the midwifery scope of practice to allow a broader scope of care and enhance access to care to families in Nova Scotia.

The MRCNS is conducting a public consultation regarding the draft version of a revised Midwifery Scope of Practice in Nova...