December 1, 2021 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) applauds the introduction of Bill C-4, new and strengthened legislation that would ban conversion therapy for all ages in Canada. This bill is the fourth piece of legislation introduced by the federal government for the purpose...
November 29, 2021 - In February of 2020, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) released a statement calling on the Government of Canada to provide the leadership necessary to uphold its promise of implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) Calls to Action and the...
November 24, 2021 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) applauds many of the commitments in yesterday’s Throne Speech which will be key in having Canada thrive in the wake of COVID–19 -- but how these commitments are realized remains to be seen.
November 15, 2021 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) calls on the Government of Canada to immediately exclude pandemic benefits from income calculations used to determine federal assistance eligibility. Currently, many Canadians are being harmed by the very benefit designed to...
November 12, 2021 - The new Federal Cabinet was announced on October 26th, 2021. CASW sent letters to key Ministers congratulating them on their appointments and re-affirming CASW's advocacy priorities during this new mandate. Further to these letters to Ministers with mandates key to CASW's...
November 2, 2021 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) stands in solidarity with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (FNCFCSC) in calling on the Government of Canada to cease their appeal of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s (CHRT) decision to compensate...
October 26, 2021 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) applauds today’s announcement of appointing the first federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
October 5, 2021 - Position Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination of Healthcare Workers: HEAL, Organizations for Health Action, is a non-partisan coalition of 40 national health organizations dedicated to improving the health...
On September 30, 2021, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) will mark the first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada: a day of reflection and mourning – but also of learning, understanding, and the commitment to a better future.
September 22, 2021 - Dear Prime Minster Trudeau, On behalf of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW), I would like to extend our sincere congratulations on your re-election. We look forward to continuing to work with your government for a fairer, better future for all those who call...