April 12, 2022 - CASW's submission to the Committee's study on labour shortages, working conditions and the care economy.
April 7, 2022 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) welcomes many of the important commitments made through the 2022 Federal Budget, A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. From housing and pharmacare, to a low-income dental plan, investments in reconciliation,...
March 29, 2022 – The profession of social work is grounded in the principles of peace and equity, rooted in the inherent dignity and worth of all people. Working at all levels of practice, social workers across the world strive everyday to support fairness, justice, and wellbeing for people,...
March 22, 2022 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) today applauds the agreement reached between the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) and the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada to work together on a progressive health and social agenda for this country.
March 9, 2022 - Today, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) releases a major paper on law enforcement and social services in this country titled Safety, Community, and Social Work: Possibilities for the Future.
March 1, 2021 - In March of last year, Canada was hopeful that the year ahead would provide us with the opportunity to take a collective sigh of relief – and though vaccines have provided hope for a path forward, this year was more difficult than ever for social workers across the country....
February 25, 2022 - The federal government has solicited submissions to their pre-budget consultation process. Click to read's CASW's submission to this important consultation.
February 25, 2022 - The Standing Committee on Health is currently holding a study on exhaustion and burnout amongst healthcare professionals. Click to read CASW's submission to this study.
February 14, 2022 - CASW sent letters to key Ministers congratulating them on their new mandates, while re-affirming CASW's advocacy priorities during this new mandate. Mandate letters outline the objectives that each minister will work to accomplish, as well as the pressing challenges they will...
January 5, 2022 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) recognizes the historic agreement-in-principle regarding harms to First Nations children, families and communities. On December 31, 2021, this non-binding agreement was reached between the parties which will provide $20 billion...