March 5, 2026 – Today, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is expressing its deep concern to the Government of Canada about the unfair policy focus on refugees and asylum seekers currently being enacted by newly introduced federal legislation, regulations, and the continued upholding of the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States of America (USA).
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March 2, 2026 - In honour of National Social Work Month, the three pillars of the profession join in celebration of 100 years of organized and professional social work in Canada, marked by the establishment of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) in 1926.
February 18, 2026 - CASW is deeply concerned about the newly announced co-payments, effective May 1, 2026, under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). Not only do these changes mean that some refugees and refugee claimants may experience significant health care crises, ultimately, this shift will not reduce costs.
February 2, 2026 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is proud to announce, in collaboration with the National Africentric Social Work Circles, the establishment of two new national initiatives that recognize excellence and leadership in Africentric social work practice.