Legislation and Regulation
April 1, 2019 marked a new era for Registered Midwives as Primary Care Providers.
Registered Midwives are now regulated under the Health Professions Act,
Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation 2023 and the Midwives Profession Regulation.
The following list highlights other key legislation and regulations pertaining to the practice of midwifery in Alberta:
Relevant Legislation
Alberta Health Act
Bill 21: An Act to Protect Patients
Alberta Human Rights Act
Health Information Act
Personal Information Protection Act
Public Health Act
Midwifery Legislation and Regulations Prior to April 2019