About CMRC

The Canadian Midwifery Regulators Consortium (CMRC) 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 continued to work toward the harmonization of standards and administrative processes for the profession of midwifery, while maintaining a respect for provincial and territorial differences. Initiatives include the National Midwifery Assessment Strategy and the current Multi-jurisdictional Midwifery Bridging project, evaluation and revision of the Agreement on Mobility for Midwifery in Canada, development of the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination, work with the federal Office of Controlled Substances on prescriptive authority for narcotics consistent with the midwife’s scope of practice, and representation at various national forums and meetings. Representatives of each member regulator meet regularly by teleconference and at least once per year in person.

The CMRC’s mandate is to facilitate inter-provincial mobility, to advocate for legislation, regulation, and standards of practice that support access to a high standard of midwifery care across the country, and to provide a forum for Canadian regulators to discuss and take action on issues of mutual concern.

Our Vision: Safe quality midwifery care for all women

Our Mission: National leadership that promotes and sustains a high standard of midwifery care.