September 30, 2026 - On September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) honours First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors of residential schools; the women, girls and children who never returned home; and the families and communities that continue to experience the enduring impacts of colonial violence.
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September 10, 2026 - In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, we are collectively calling all levels of government to work together to mandate compulsory reporting of suicides in a national database as a foundation for assertive suicide prevention actions with the aim of learning from the tragic deaths in these populations.
September 8, 2026 - CASW calls on the federal government to target support toward social and health infrastructure that strengthen community safety, enable stable participation in the labour market, broaden economic opportunity, and build a resilient, inclusive national economy.
June 9, 2026 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is proud to announce that 2026 Glenn Drover National Award for Outstanding Service has been awarded to the Honourable Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard.