Bill 99: Midwifery Act (amended)

This bill primarily affects registered midwives and midwifery practices operating in Nova Scotia, particularly those working within or seeking to work within the Nova Scotia Health Authority's regional management zones. Midwives — whether solo practitioners or small practices — may see increased demand for their services as the province works toward stated coverage targets. The new annual reporting requirements from the Midwifery Regulatory Council could indirectly affect how midwives register and report their practice status, including whether they are actively practising or registered but not seeing clients. Larger healthcare organizations and the Nova Scotia Health Authority itself will bear the administrative burden of working toward the one-per-14,000 ratio objective.