Legislation and Regulation

April 1 2019 marked a new era for Registered Midwives as Primary Care Providers. 
Midwifery Legislation moved to the
Health  Professions Act .    and
Midwives Profession Regulation, April 2019. 

The following list highlights other key legislation and regulations pertaining to the practice of midwifery in Alberta:

Midwifery Legislation and Regulations
Prior to April 2019

Health Disciplines Act   

Midwifery Regulation

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