Ontario Midwives

02/19/2026

"How are they not yet compensated since Bill 124 was ruled unconstitutional? Why is this government not looking at the long-term health of our future, our children, by doing everything they can to retain these incredible, valuable, skilled workers here in Ontario?" - Maureen Kelly, past midwifery client.
Ontarians see the value in compensating midwives fairly. It's time the government does too.
Read the letter to the editor:

The province should be doing everything it can to retain these valuable skilled workers, a reader says of midwives.

02/17/2026

"Report highlights burnout, attrition among midwives.
A new report has found that the province’s midwives are suffering from high rates of burnout, with tough working conditions causing many to leave the profession." (CTV News)
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A new report has found that the province’s midwives are suffering from high rates of burnout, with tough working conditions causing many to leave the profession

02/17/2026

Read the article in the Toronto Star, "Ontario midwives should get pay increases, new mediator report says: ‘We have a burnout and attrition crisis.'"

It is important to note: the mediator's recommendation would maintain parity with comparable primary care providers — not exceed it. Physicians and nurse practitioners received higher annual increases AND catch-up pay after Bill 124. Midwives did not.

Ontario’s refusal to compensate midwives for the income they lost under Bill 124 us contributing to a shortage of services, mediator says.

02/11/2026

The Association of Ontario Midwives is calling on the Ministry of Health to implement recommendations made by an independent third-party Mediator to treat midwives comparably to other health professions--or risk losing them.

In her report, the Mediator, Beverly Mathers, recommended that midwives receive similar redress provided to physicians, nurses and other public sector workers to make up for the province's unconstitutional compensation restraint legislation and policies.

The report states that "... there is no mathematical equation that puts Ontario's midwives anywhere but further behind economically" because of the Ministry's compensation restraints.

Read the media release and access the full report:
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/midwives-call-on-the-minister-of-health-to-implement-mediator-s-recommendations-as-midwifery-attrition-reaches-crisis-level-832405322.html

12/24/2025

The Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act (LSCCLA) has been updated, with 34 additional tests added to Schedule 2. To support midwives in understanding what this means in practice, the AOM has created a dedicated FAQ and resource page with clear, midwife-specific information and answers to common questions about each of the 34 new tests: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/labs-specimens

To learn more, read the announcement by the The College of Midwives of Ontario here: https://cmo.on.ca/standards-and-resources/laboratory-and-specimen-collection-centre-licensing-act-1990-lsccla/

12/11/2025

Midwives, students and clients met with MPPs at Queen’s Park this week to demonstrate how midwifery care improves access, strengthens communities and offers real solutions to Ontario’s primary care challenges.

The message was clear: Midwifery is essential, and the time to invest is now.

Thank you to the MPPs and supporters who attended and contributed to these vital conversations.

Swipe to see moments from the day and read the full recap on our blog. (👉 Click on Latest News in the link in bio!)

12/10/2025

Thinking about a career that blends skill, connection and profound impact? Becoming a midwife might be your path.

Explore the different ways to enter the profession on our website: www.ontariomidwives.ca/education

11/20/2025

Baekdu Peak brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes:

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

11/17/2025

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula may be unsafe due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria Clostridium botulinum:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the affected products because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

10/14/2025

Calling all IBPOC midwifery students! Apply for the HIROC Just Culture and Patient Safety Culture Award. The total value of the award is $7500, divided between up to two Ontario MEP students. Students must have completed at least one placement to qualify. Learn more and apply by Dec. 31, 2025:
www.ontariomidwives.ca/hiroc-award

10/08/2025

Midwives, we want to connect with you! Tonight and tomorrow, the AOM is holding two virtual town hall meetings for members. These open forums are a space to connect with AOM leadership and your colleagues, ask questions and discuss the work of your Association. Meetings will not be recorded—we hope you’ll join the conversation!

Register online: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/upcoming-webinars

10/06/2025

Ontario’s primary care crisis demands innovative solutions. Midwives are highly skilled primary care professionals, providing essential pregnancy, postpartum, infant & reproductive care to over 30,000 Ontario families annually. Yet there has been no new investment in midwifery education since 2010.
Demand change: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/midwives-everywhere