Organization
National Council of Indigenous Midwives
- Meetings this Parliament
- 19
- With MPs
- 7
- Since Nov 2021
- 22
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Jun 2, 2026.
Lobbying by National Council of Indigenous Midwives: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Aug 18, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Laura Mayer, Executive Director
Lobbyists
- Laura Mayer · Executive Director
- Megan Davies · Advocacy and Policy Advisor
Institutions they may lobby: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Finance Canada (FIN), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
What they're lobbying on (5)Hide details
- Bill S-228 – Amendment to the Criminal Code on Forced Sterilization. NCIM communicated with Members of Parliament in support of Bill S-228, which proposes to criminalize forced and coerced sterilization by adding it as an aggravated assault under the Criminal Code. NCIM wrote open letters to submit to Members of Parliament and have mentioned it in other advocacy meetings. Advocacy relates to protecting informed consent, advancing reproductive justice, addressing systemic discrimination in health care, and supporting Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people affected by coerced sterilization. Engagement included participation in a joint letter urging passage of the legislation.
- Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study.
- Secure increases in funding for our organization to support the growth of Indigenous midwifery across Canada.
- Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).
- Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning.
Registration 960387-380710-4. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Juanita Nathan · Member of Parliament
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Michèle Audette · Senator, Senate of Canada
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Katherine Hay · Senator, Senate of Canada
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Salma Zahid · Member of Parliament
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Nancy Hamzawi · President, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Ernie Klassen · Member of Parliament
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Sarah Lawley · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Helena Jaczek · Member of Parliament
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Aslam Rana · Member of Parliament
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Rachel Bendayan · Member of Parliament
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Carina Gabriele · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study. Read more
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Mona Fortier · Member of Parliament
Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning. Read more
Secure increases in funding for our organization to support the growth of Indigenous midwifery across Canada.
Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Jibril Hussein · Senior Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning.
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Cheryl Cardinal · Director, Strategic Initiatives and Indigenous Equity, Finance Canada (FIN)
- Jeffrey Li · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Julia Carbone · Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning. Read more
Secure increases in funding for our organization to support the growth of Indigenous midwifery across Canada.
Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Mike Poitras · Manager of Indigenous Relations, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
- Elisha Hurlock · Manager, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education). Read more
Secure increases in funding for our organization to support the growth of Indigenous midwifery across Canada.
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
Secure increases in funding for our organization to support the growth of Indigenous midwifery across Canada. Read more
Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).
Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning.
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Jibril Hussein · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Shahad Khalladi · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning.
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Mike Poitras · Director, Indigenous Engagement Division, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning.
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Sébastien Lemire · Member of Parliament
Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning. Read more
Bill S-250 – Amendment to the Criminal Code on Forced Sterilization.
Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).
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Reported by Laura Mayer · In-house (organization)
- Jamie Schmale · Member of Parliament
- Paul Seear · Members Assistant, MP Schmale, House of Commons
Bill S-250 – Amendment to the Criminal Code on Forced Sterilization. Read more
Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).
Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government’s health human resource planning.
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.