November 12, 2026 - CASW welcomes the 2026 Federal Budget commitments to income security, housing, and mental health and substance use services. These investments come at a critical time when Canadians are struggling to find affordable housing, access supports and feel safe in their communities. Although this budget promises to safeguard Canadian sovereignty it falls short in addressing the most immediate threats to health and social security.
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November 3, 2026 - Ahead of this week's federal budget, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) urges the Government of Canada to table a balanced plan that recognizes a simple truth: a resilient Canada needs accessible, universal health and social care.
October 28, 2026 - Today, CASW releases its submission on the toxic opioid crisis, which calls for decriminalizing personal possession and for Mental and Substance Use Health Parity backed by legislation, stable funding and a dedicated federal office.
October 28, 2026 - Today, CASW releases a paper on Mental and Substance Use Health Parity that calls for a Parity Act and a dedicated federal minister, shaped by lived expertise and equitable access.