January 8, 2024 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is proud to launch their new Code of Ethics resource, integrating values, guiding principles and guidelines into one document for ease of use and application. The changes announced today represent the first major overhaul to...
November 17, 2023 - CASW provides a report to the Standing Committee on Health calling to address the long-standing health inequities faced by marginalized and vulnerable women; to create a strategy to improve senior women’s health in Canada; to establish protected policies and provisions that...
October 30, 2023 - The International Federation of Social Workers publishes a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire and to address the root causes of the Israel/Palestine conflict.
October 12, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is pleased to submit to the consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act. We are encouraged by this initiative from government and hope to see it improve the long-term care sector in Canada.
September 28, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) advocates for the safeguarding of the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Canada. Recent actions and statements across the country from provincial governments and activists have sought to diminish and threaten the dignity of trans...
September 27, 2023 - On September 30th, CASW will honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day which serves as an important reminder of the profound impact of the Canadian residential school system on Indigenous children, families, and communities. It is a day to honour survivors...
August 3, 2023 - CAMIMH publishes a submission to the 2024 Pre-Budget Consultation Process, calling on the federal government to pass a companion piece of legislation to the Canada Health Act called the Mental Health and Substance Use Health Care For All Parity Act – which equally values mental...
August 2, 2023 - Addressing the social determinants of health to improve quality of life in Canada must be a priority. CASW welcomes the recent investments made by the federal government to strengthen Canadian health and social systems. We are hopeful government will continue to focus on...
June 27, 2023 - National Associations Active in Criminal Justice member organizations address an open letter to The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, on the subject of Charter Values, the Rule of Law and the Purpose of Corrections.
June 6, 2023 - The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is pleased to announce that its President, Joan Davis-Whelan, has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Global Executive Committee. This is an addition to her role as President of the...