June 1, 2021 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) shares the nation’s horror at the discovery of the remains of 215 children on the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, and all Indigenous communities in Canada mourning...
May 13, 2021 - CASW strongly supports and recognizes the urgent need to address and prevent elder abuse. Elder abuse is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person...
April 26, 2021 - The Public Service Alliance of Canada responds to the letter of support regarding permanent changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan from CASW & CCPA.
April 19, 2021 – As the pandemic continues, the inadequacy of our social safety net is painfully exposed. CASW is deeply disappointed that the 2021 Federal Budget lacks the vision, urgency, and innovation required to truly shift Canada towards social and economic equality.
April 1, 2021 – Today, the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) officially rejoined the CASW national federation with the signing of the federation partnership agreement.
March 31, 2021 - As we close this year’s National Social Work Month celebrations, we pause and reflect on the incredibly difficult year it has been--but also one that has proven social workers more essential than ever.
March 31, 2021 - CASW, along with a coalition of healthcare providers is banding together to demand urgent action from the Trudeau Government to improve access to primary care services in Canada through dedicated investments to strengthen primary care.
March 24, 2021 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) enthusiastically supports Motion M-36; a motion to recognize Emancipation Day Nationally. Although August 1st, 1834 marks the abolition of slavery throughout the British empire, recognizing Emancipation Day is about honouring...
March 1, 2021 - Statement on National Social Work Month 2021: Social Work is Essential. As organizations with the honour of representing social workers in Canada nationally and internationally, we watched with immense pride as our members met ever-changing moments of crisis and uncertainty with...
February 18, 2021 – Today, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) applauds and commends the Government of Canada for choosing to end the failed policy of Mandatory Minimum Penalties (MMP) specific to drug offences with the introduction of a Bill C- 22 An Act to amend the Criminal Code...