Our Councils have engaged in collaborative discussions and identified several key benefits that could arise from forming a single regulator. These include: 

• Increased efficiency and streamlining while meeting the public interest 

• Enhanced operational capacity 

• Creation of a single public register which would provide a single, comprehensive source of information on all nursing and midwifery designations, improving transparency and accessibility for the public. 

• A single point of access which would make it easier for nurses, midwives, unions, employers, government, and the public to interact with the regulatory body.  

• Enhanced collaboration is necessary for the future of healthcare. A single regulator would strengthen collaboration across the nursing and midwifery professions, allowing for better coordination in addressing the evolving needs of the healthcare system in PEI. 

This initiative follows a broader trend in Canada, where jurisdictions like Nova Scotia and British Columbia have united nursing and midwifery regulators to streamline regulation and strengthen public protection.  

It’s too early to determine how fees will change at this stage. If a new regulatory body is created, any potential changes to fees will be communicated transparently to nurses and midwives. 

Our consultation and engagement process began in early 2025. The feedback gathered will guide our Councils in making a final decision on whether to proceed with forming a single regulatory body. 

We encourage you to provide feedback through this short survey open until March 18, 2025. 

Any additional engagement opportunities and details on how to participate will be shared on the dedicated consultation website at nursingandmidwiferyPEI.ca as well as on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 

While the initiative focuses on regulatory improvements, the aim is to enhance public protection, collaboration, and regulatory efficiency, which could indirectly benefit the broader healthcare system. 

No, this initiative is focused solely on regulatory functions and will not impact union representation or collective bargaining agreements. 

As regulatory bodies, our primary role is to protect the public.  

If the consultation feedback strongly indicates that forming a single regulatory body is not in the public’s best interest, the Councils will prioritize this input in their decision-making process. 

Protecting the public is paramount, and any decision made will reflect this commitment.  

If a new regulatory body is established, all current CLPNPEI and CRNMPEI staff will remain employed, though job titles and roles may evolve to reflect the needs of the new organization.

We want to ensure staff expertise is effectively utilized to help maintain continuity, support a smooth transition, and strengthen the new organization’s ability to serve the public and support registrants effectively.

Yes, CLPNPEI and CRNMPEI are working together to explore the creation of a completely new regulatory body for nursing and midwifery in PEI. The goal is to enhance public protection, streamline regulatory processes, and better serve the needs of registrants, healthcare partners, and the public. 

Click here for the website of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince Edward Island

Click here for the website of the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island