You know that voice that says one person can’t change anything? That nothing can change the status quo? That turning up, that participating, that voting is pointless, that none of it matters?
That voice is wrong!
We are strong together, and you have made a difference. You have helped change Canada and the lives of thousands of people.
In 2016 there were only 1547 midwives.
Now there are 1,892 midwives
That’s an amazing 22% increase
In 2016 there were only 38,452 midwifery-led births
Now there are 48,420
That’s a 26% increase or a jump to 13% of all births in Canada
+ Midwifery is now officially recognized in all provinces and territories, so the future we want is happening.
CAM’s AGM is your chance to be part of that future.
Won’t you join us this year? All CAM members are encouraged to participate and vote!
Thursday, June 1st, 2023, 2:00-4:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).
And remember, you can submit a resolution about something you care about and bring your values into the future.
Call for Resolutions
Each year, voting members in good standing have an opportunity to submit resolutions for discussion and voting
at the Annual General Meeting. Resolutions are how members of CAM can raise issues for discussion by colleagues at the CAM AGM and call for action by the elected representatives.
Resolutions should be submitted to admin@canadianmidwives.org
Deadline: Resolutions must be received by email (admin@canadianmidwives.org) or by mail by Return by Friday, May 19th, 2023 – 5 pm (ET).
Call for Nominations for Vice-President
Would you like to be a Canadian midwifery leader? Are you looking to make a difference in the midwifery profession?
Position Title: Vice-President
Term: Two (2) years, June 1, 2023, to June 2025
CAM is a rapidly growing organization with an increasing profile as the national and international voice for Canadian midwives. Being on the CAM Executive means having a very significant role in leading and advocating for the profession of midwifery. You (or the person you nominate) will be directly involved in the discussions, decisions, and policies that shape the current and future directions of midwifery across the country.
As a member of the Executive, the Vice-President is expected to:
- Contribute to strategic discussions which impact midwifery nationally, and in some cases globally.
- Fulfill their governance responsibilities, conduct business effectively, and be accountable for their performance.
- Foster positive, collaborative, and respectful relationships with members, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
- Perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President during years where there is no President-Elect and shall serve as President during the remainder of the term should the office of President become vacant.
The Vice-President is responsible for the following:
- Actively participate in meetings of the Board and of the Executive Committee.
- Assist the President in overseeing committee work and managing correspondence, media requests and other CAM business.
- Contribute to committees or working groups and projects as needed.
- Fulfill President position in the absence of the President at Board or Executive meetings.
Nominations must be emailed or mailed to the CAM office by Friday, May 19th, 2023 – 5 pm (ET)
E-mail: director@canadianmidwives.org
Mail: 2330 Notre-Dame Ouest, Suite 300, Montréal, QC, H3J 1N4
For additional information or questions, contact CAM at 514-807-3668
Call for Nominations for Secretary
Position Title: Secretary
Term: Two (2) years, June 2023 to June 2025
The Secretary of the Canadian Association of Midwives serves on the Executive and works closely with the Board of Directors, Executive Director, and CAM team. The Secretary is appointed by the CAM Board of Directors for a two-year term which may be renewed for an additional two-year term.
As a member of the Executive, the Secretary is expected to:
- Contribute to strategic discussions which impact midwifery nationally, and in some cases globally.
- Fulfill their governance responsibilities, conduct business effectively, and be accountable for their performance.
- Foster positive, collaborative, and respectful relationships with members, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
The Secretary is responsible for the following:
- Ensure that proper processes and procedures are followed at the AGM and other meetings.
- Assist the President in overseeing projects and committee activities and managing correspondence and other CAM business.
- Participate in meetings of the Board and of the Executive committee.
- Contribute to committees or working groups and projects as needed.
Nominations must be emailed or mailed to the CAM office by Friday, May 19th, 2023 – 5 pm (ET)
E-mail: director@canadianmidwives.org
Mail: 2330 Notre-Dame Ouest, Suite 300, Montréal, QC, H3J 1N4
For additional information or questions, contact CAM at 514-807-3668
Proxy Voting
If you can’t attend the AGM but would still like to vote, you can designate another member to vote on your behalf; it’s called Vote by Proxy.
Requests should be submitted to admin@canadianmidwives.org
Deadline: Resolutions must be received by email (admin@canadianmidwives.org) or by mail by Friday, May 19th, 2023 – 5 pm (ET).
