In Canada, social work legislation is the responsibility of the province. Legislative authority is thus divided between the Federal government and the provincial/territorial governments. In Canada jurisdiction over profession is assigned to the provinces/territories. Each province has enacted legislation and established social work regulatory bodies to govern the profession in accordance with the legislation. Provincial social work legislation varies from province to province. Individual social workers become registered by becoming a member of a provincial regulatory body.
British ColumbiaBritish Columbia College of Social Workers |
AlbertaAlberta College of Social Workers |
SaskatchewanSaskatchewan Association of Social Workers |
ManitobaManitoba College of Social Workers |
OntarioOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers |
QuebecOrdre des travailleurs sociaux et thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec |
New BrunswickNew Brunswick Association of Social Workers |
Nova ScotiaNova Scotia College of Social Workers |
Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers |
Prince Edward IslandPrince Edward Island Social Work Registration Board |
Northern Canada (Northwest Territories)Registrar, Professional Licensing |