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,...
December 16, 2025 - Canada has witnessed a growing wave of antifeminist and anti-equity rhetoric that has moved from online spaces into mainstream discourse. Antifeminist narratives reinforce harmful gender norms, legitimize misogynistic hate, and contribute to increased risks of gender-based...
December 16, 2025 - In Canada and in too many nations globally we are witnessing a troubling resurgence of political strategies that use fear and misinformation to divide communities. Instead of addressing the root causes of housing shortages, labour uncertainty, rising inequality, or the strain...
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...
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.