Provide advocacy for midwifery as an autonomous, regulated and publicly funded profession in Canada
Advocate for the inclusion of midwifery in federal health policy and planning initiatives.
Advocate for midwifery regulation, public funding and growth of the profession in all provinces and territories (unregulated, newly regulated and others).
Strengthen alliances and advocacy strategies among midwifery associations, regulators, educators, students and consumer groups.
Strengthen strategic partnerships with national health organizations.
Support the growth and development of the midwifery profession
Promote and support the development of midwifery policy and position statements at a national level.
Develop and support strategies to address midwifery human resource and development issues in all jurisdictions.
Facilitate communication within the Canadian midwifery community.
Promote and provide opportunities for professional development and continuing midwifery education.
Support Aboriginal midwifery and the return of birth to Aboriginal communities
Promote the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM) as the national voice for Aboriginal midwifery.
Share appropriate administrative and organizational support for the autonomous development of NACM.
With the support and direction of NACM, advocate for the necessary educational, policy, research and regulatory structures to support the growth of Aboriginal midwifery and the return and reclamation of birth to Aboriginal communities.
Advocate for normal childbirth, the Canadian midwifery model and primary maternity care close to home
Promote public awareness of the role and expertise of midwives in pregnancy and normal childbirth.
Promote and uphold essential principles and practices that support normal birth and confidence in the birthing process.
Develop and promote resources to support normal birth and the midwifery model of care.
Develop and strengthen partnerships and programs to improve global reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH)
Continue to work with, and grow opportunities to collaborate with other national and international midwifery and related health associations and like-minded NGOs on global MNCH.
Promote fundraising campaigns to support capacity-building projects with Southern partner midwifery associations.
Partner with CAN-MNCH to educate and advocate for the recognition of midwifery as a key component of MNCH.
Collaborate with ICM and other international MNCH stakeholders to guide global program development and to address issues of common concern.
Provide a platform for global midwifery dialogue and knowledge exchange through hosting the ICM Triennial Congress in 2017.
Leverage the success of CAM’s global program and partnerships to advance CAM’s domestic advocacy work.
Strengthen the organizational capacity of CAM
Maintain and continue to improve organizational effectiveness.
Secure increased and diversified funding to support CAM operations and projects.
Increase CAM’s capacity for political advocacy, policy development and media communication on emerging midwifery issues.
Increase CAM’s visibility through marketing and communications.
Facilitate broader involvement of midwife members, students and supporters in CAM activities and advocacy work.
Ensure the CAM Board of Directors is actively engaged in the achievement of the strategic plan.
