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February 17, 2012
“The wealth of western economies is no more inevitable than the poverty of emerging ones, and that the wealth we enjoy today has been based on – and only on – the good, growth-oriented policies, the right, often tough...
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Human Rights Day 2011
OTTAWA (December 7, 2011) – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) joins the global community in celebrating international Human...
The Attawapiskat First Nation declared a state of emergency three weeks ago due to an extreme housing shortage. Attawapiskat is home to the Mushkego or Omushkego James Bay Cree.
“In the absence of federal and provincial (Ontario) government leadership, the Canadian Red Cross is mobilizing...
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November 17, 2011
OTTAWA (November, 19, 2011) - In celebration of National Child Day (November 20) the Canadian Association of Social Workers is joining other organizations, including UNICEF Canada, in calling for a national independent advocate for children....
Watch video of CASW speaking out about Bill C-10.
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November 7, 2011
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is joining the growing chorus of Canadians asking for the majority...
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October 14, 2011
The 2011 commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), being recognized on Monday October 17, is focused on the...
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September 30, 2011
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) encourages social workers and all Canadians to next week (October 2-8, 2011) champion Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in our communities and places of...
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September 19, 2011
In honour of the International Day of Peace, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is encouraging social workers and all Canadians to participate in the international ‘Peace...
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September 7, 2011
CASW Announces Winner of ‘Name that Theme’ Contest
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is pleased to announce that the Promotion of the Profession Committee of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers...
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September 1, 2011
On this day in 1926, the constitution for the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) was approved. As a result, CASW is today proudly celebrating 85 years of dedication to promoting and strengthening the social work profession in...
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August 23, 2011
Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) President Morel Caissie today responded to the news of the passing of the Leader of the Official Opposition, Jack Layton.
“I as well as social workers from across Canada are today mourning the...
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August 9, 2011
The humanitarian crisis in East Africa is reaching epic proportions and calls for sustained immediate support to help save the lives of women, children and men literally on the brink of death. Successive seasons of failed rains-combined with...
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June 15, 2011
Each year the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) sets a theme to celebrate and promote the social work profession in the month of March and this year is no different.
However what is different this year is that CASW is offering up...
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June 9, 2011
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Morel Caissie BA, MSW, RSW as the association’s new president.
“It is extremely important that social workers in Canada have a strong and viable...
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March 23, 2011
In choosing to maintain the scheduled $6 billion a year of corporate tax cuts, the Government of Canada has clearly chosen failed trickle-down economics over substantive investments to support the equality of opportunity for all Canadians.
“...
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March 15, 2011
“If you are coming to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you are coming because your liberation is bound with mine, then let us work together."
Lilla Watson, Australia
Social workers in Canada join the global community today in...
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March 8, 2011
Each year, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world with hundreds of events, not only on this day but throughout the month of March, to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
In fact, 2011 is...
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February 22, 2011
On February 23, 2011 CASW encourages social workers to wear a Pink Shirt in solidarity against all forms of bullying.
“There are people of all ages that live in fear of bullies in their schools, workplace, and homes and...
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December 24 , 2010
(Ottawa) – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is appalled by the recent revelation that the Government of Canada has chosen to reduce its national settlement funding across country with the majority of funding cuts targeting...
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