December 2, 2025 - CASW urges the Government of Canada to strengthen its commitment to the psychological health and safety of the public safety workforce by reaffirming financial support for the national Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) framework, enhancing funding for the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT), and broadening the definition of Public Safety Personnel (PSP).
News
Ottawa, ON — November 26, 2025 — The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is calling on the Government of Canada to formally recognize social workers as Public Safety Personnel (PSP).
Ottawa, November 17, 2025 — The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is calling on the Government of Canada to immediately suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) with the United States, citing escalating threats to the safety and well-being of asylum seekers.
November 4, 2025 – After eight years of committed advocacy, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is deeply disappointed that the Budget 2025 failed to deliver on the promise to include social workers in the Canada Student Loan forgiveness program for professionals working in underserved rural and remote communities.