In theory, this roadblock shouldn’t exist. Midwifery is a centuries-old profession relied upon internationally in traditional and hospital assisted births. But despite a five-year effort to get midwife services regulated and funded in Yukon, midwifery has been impossible to implement. Though I am relatively new to this struggle, I already feel like those grannies at protests holding up signs reading, “I Can’t Believe I’m Still Protesting This Sh*t.”

Mary Shortall says she entered the process with “an open mind” and a desire to be what she calls “an active and engaged participant.”

However, in a release issued today, Shortall says she believes her continued participation will place her in conflict with her role and mandate as president of the Federation of Labour.