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Stay informed with the latest developments in maternal and child health across Northern Ontario through our news section. We provide updates on policy changes, research publications, and action plans, such as the recent expansion of the Northern Health Travel Grant and strategies for sustaining rural birthing services
NMCN and Industry Updates
July 2, 2026
The Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH)’s 2025/26 Annual Report can now be viewed on their website.
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Maternal
Newborn
July 2, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 3, 2026 Submissions are now open for the BCC’s BFI National Virtual Symposium 2026 (Held during the week of October 1 – 7, 2026).
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Child and Youth
July 2, 2026
Children and youth across Canada are facing growing health challenges, while too many families continue to encounter barriers to accessing timely, coordinated care. Bill S-212, An Act respecting a National Strategy for Children and Youth in Canada, offers an important and unique opportunity to better align efforts across governments and sectors and improve health outcomes for children and youth. As Parliament considers this legislation, your voice matters.
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Child and Youth
July 2, 2026
Health Sciences North (HSN) has signed a Joint Protocol Agreement with Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services to strengthen coordinated, culturally safe care for Indigenous children, youth, and families.
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NMCN and Industry Updates
June 18, 2026
The Northern Maternal Child Network (NMCN) is committed to highlighting the outstanding work taking place across Northern Ontario in maternal, newborn, and pediatric care. We invite partner organizations to share initiatives, programs, quality improvement projects, educational opportunities, new resources, innovative practices, research, or accomplishments that may be of interest to providers and organizations across the region.
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Events, Courses and Webinars
June 18, 2026
The GEM Hub is a Canada-wide community for pregnancy and post-pregnancy care. They bring together persons with lived experience, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to address pregnancy-related near-miss events and deaths. Through collaborative work, they co-develop practical tools and resources to bridge research and clinical practice, and strive for a culture of equity, inclusion, and safety for all women and gender-diverse people in Canada
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COMING SOON!
The NMCN is excited to introduce comprehensive educational modules designed to enhance learning and skill proficiency. Hosted on our dedicated Learning Management System, these offerings will support professional development and promote standardized competencies in obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric care.
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