July 30, 2024 — The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) are delighted to announce that their respective organizations have resigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that reflects not only shared values, but a reciprocal working...
July 22, 2024 - With debt and soaring cost of living chief concerns for governments and Canadians alike, now is the perfect time to invest in Canada’s most polyvalent, affordable mental health practitioners. We encourage this federal government to support social workers for better social...
Ottawa, ON, July 11, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) affirms and recognizes the release of Canada’s New Black Justice Strategy, A Roadmap for Transformative Change, which was published June 28, 2024.
June 13, 2024 - Since announcing this major win for the profession, CASW has met with the Office of the Minister responsible for the programme and can provide the following update:
June 10, 2024 – CASW is pleased to announce the election of Barbara Whitenect, MSW, RSW from the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NBASW) as the Association’s new President.
Ottawa, ON – April 16, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) applauds the robust initiatives to address some of Canada’s most pressing social issues in Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation, including investments in housing, youth mental health, and a school food...
April 1, 2024 - As National Social Work Month concludes, let us remember that our work is far from over. We must continue to mobilize and lead change to address gender inequality, support the treaty rights of all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, eliminate racial discrimination, advocate...
March 23, 2024 - CASW sent letters to key Senators on the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance regarding the potential of basic income in Canada.
March 1, 2024 - This March we commemorate the 2024 Code of Ethics, Values and Guiding Principles while acknowledging the challenges faced by social workers, particularly during the pandemic. We honour our Seven Points of Unity and celebrate these shared values guiding our individual and...
February 27, 2024 - IFSW stands in full support of the recent statement by humanitarian leaders on the extreme peril facing civilians in Gaza. The escalation of violence following the attacks on 7 October has led to a preventable humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale, with tens of thousands...