Ottawa, ON, July 11, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) affirms and recognizes the release of Canada’s New Black Justice Strategy, A Roadmap for Transformative Change, which was published June 28, 2024.
June 13, 2024 - Since announcing this major win for the profession, CASW has met with the Office of the Minister responsible for the programme and can provide the following update:
June 10, 2024 – CASW is pleased to announce the election of Barbara Whitenect, MSW, RSW from the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NBASW) as the Association’s new President.
Ottawa, ON – April 16, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) applauds the robust initiatives to address some of Canada’s most pressing social issues in Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation, including investments in housing, youth mental health, and a school food...
April 1, 2024 - As National Social Work Month concludes, let us remember that our work is far from over. We must continue to mobilize and lead change to address gender inequality, support the treaty rights of all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, eliminate racial discrimination, advocate...
March 23, 2024 - CASW sent letters to key Senators on the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance regarding the potential of basic income in Canada.
March 1, 2024 - This March we commemorate the 2024 Code of Ethics, Values and Guiding Principles while acknowledging the challenges faced by social workers, particularly during the pandemic. We honour our Seven Points of Unity and celebrate these shared values guiding our individual and...
February 27, 2024 - IFSW stands in full support of the recent statement by humanitarian leaders on the extreme peril facing civilians in Gaza. The escalation of violence following the attacks on 7 October has led to a preventable humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale, with tens of thousands...
Februrary 22, 2024 - The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) urges the federal government and its provincial and territorial counterparts to act immediately to find a way to continue funding Wellness Together Canada. Mental health and substance use health is health and...
February 21, 2024 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is pleased to submit to the Government of Canada’s 2024 Pre-Budget Consultation recommending a comprehensive social work sector study and the expansion of the Canada Student Loans forgiveness program.