May 1, 2026 – Ottawa — The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is deeply disturbed that the Government of Canada has moved forward with shortsighted changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), placing lives at risk and forcing health professionals into direct...
April 30, 2026 - CASW welcomes the government’s commitment to reducing barriers to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) by simplifying the application process and expanding the scope of practitioners who can support applicants, but is troubled that social workers are not included on the expanded list...
April 16, 2026 - On behalf of HEAL (Organizations for Health Action), a coalition of national health organizations representing healthcare providers and patients across Canada, we are writing to express serious concern regarding the changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) announced...
April 1, 2026 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is pleased to announce that the Association québécoise des travailleuses sociales et des travailleurs sociaux (AQTS) has signed an affiliation agreement to join its national federation.
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW), representing over 20,500 members across Canada, urges the federal government to invest in three targeted measures that will reduce long-term costs, strengthen public safety, and support a resilient, inclusive economy.
March 5, 2026 – Today, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is expressing its deep concern to the Government of Canada about the unfair policy focus on refugees and asylum seekers currently being enacted by newly introduced federal legislation, regulations, and the continued...
March 2, 2026 - In honour of National Social Work Month, the three pillars of the profession join in celebration of 100 years of organized and professional social work in Canada, marked by the establishment of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) in 1926.
February 18, 2026 - CASW is deeply concerned about the newly announced co-payments, effective May 1, 2026, under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). Not only do these changes mean that some refugees and refugee claimants may experience significant health care crises, ultimately, this...
February 2, 2026 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is proud to announce, in collaboration with the National Africentric Social Work Circles, the establishment of two new national initiatives that recognize excellence and leadership in Africentric social work practice.
January 2, 2026 – After Budget 2025 appeared not to deliver on the promise to include social workers in Canada Student Loan Forgiveness, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) expressed its deep disappointment.
Today, CASW retracts its disappointment and, with great joy,...