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.
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...
August 20, 2025 - CASW urges the federal government to prioritize investments in infrastructure that bring down long-term costs, ensure public safety, support workforce participation, diversify economic activity, and foster a strong, inclusive Canadian economy.
July 19, 2025 - The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its unwavering and heartfelt solidarity with the Palestinian Social Workers and Psychologists Syndicate and with the people of Gaza, who continue to face unbearable suffering amid the relentless violence, destruction...
May 23, 2025 - CASW urges all members of the Quality of Life and Well-Being Cabinet Committee to hold steadfast against any legislation and regulatory agenda that moves the Government of Canada away from a public health approach to substance use, mental health and crime. There is no sustainable...