What does CASW Federation membership mean to me?

If you are a member, you should automatically receive CASW Mailings such as Press Releases, the Reporter (CASW's Monthly Newsletter), and other communications. You can also sign up for CASW's Media Monitoring Service. 

If you are concerned that you are not receiving these mailings, get in touch with us

You also have access to live continuing education opportunities such as the webinars, BMS Group Liability Insurance and Affinity Programs, and online Members only content such as the Canadian Social Work Journal and the Social Work Reference Center.

If you'd like to set up an account with CASW to access Members only content, sign up here. This is a voluntary step and does not impact your membership in any way. Please ensure that you sign up for your CASW account with the same e-mail used to register with your provincial/territorial association/college so that CASW can verify your membership. This verification process can take a few business days.  If you have difficulty with this process, please see these instructions

Additionally, CASW Members are eligible for scholarship opportunities, award nominations, and entry into contests/promotions for prizes. 

If you have any questions or concerns about accessing these benefits, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Most importantly, however, your membership in CASW contributes to a strong profession that advocates for social justice -- and better conditions for social workers -- on the national level. 

Provinces and Territories

Northern Canada (YT, NT, NU)

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a full member in good standing of the Association of Social Workers in Northern Canada.  

Registration as a Social Worker with Health and Social Services - GNT does not make you a member of CASW. 

British Columbia

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a member of the British Columbia Association of Social Workers.

Registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers does not make you a member of CASW. 

Alberta

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a full member in good standing of the Social Workers Association of Alberta

Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers does not make you a member of CASW.

Saskatchewan

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a full member in good standing of the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.

Manitoba

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a full member in good standing of the Manitoba College of Social Workers.  

Ontario

As of April 1, 2021, you are automatically a member of CASW if you are a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Workers does not grant membership in CASW.

Quebec

You are a member of CASW if you are an Affiliate Member.

Registration with the l’Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec does not grant membership in CASW. 

As the l’Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec chose to withdraw from the CASW Federation a number of years ago, membership in the Order does not grant CASW Membership. 

New Brunswick

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a full member in good standing of the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers

Nova Scotia

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a full member in good standing of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Prince Edward Island

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a member of the PEI Association of Social Workers

Registration with the PEI Social Work Registration Board does not make you a member of CASW. 

Newfoundland and Labrador

You are automatically a member of CASW if you are a full member in good standing of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers.