For Immediate Release
(Ottawa, Ontario) August 15, 2014 – The roots of the social work profession are grounded in the principles of peace, social justice and the dignity and worth of all peoples. Social work principles also include capacity building, social and economic equality and social protection as peaceful solutions should be about gains and developments as well as the inevitable compromises.
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OTTAWA, May 22 2014 – Today the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) issued a paper that proposes Canada adopt an equity framework for the development of future social policy. The paper is in response to CASW’s growing concern over the federal government’s diminishing role in social programming, and dwindling federal fiscal contribution to provincial and territorial social programs.
(Ottawa, Ontario) April 4, 2014 – Yesterday the Government of Canada announced the details of the long awaited Bill C-32, dubbed the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. The stated intention of the bill is to safeguard and honour the rights of victims throughout the legal process. Changes proposed by the bill include providing victims with access to more information about sentencing, and making it safer for vulnerable witnesses to testify.
Mental Health Community Committed to Repairing Damage Caused by Bill C-14, Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act
Eleven national health organizations opposed to the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act expressed their disappointment in the legislative process that has allowed a bill to pass that could jeopardize public safety, limit recovery for victims, and cause harm to people living with a mental illness.
(Ottawa, Ontario) April 10, 2014 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) joins with the nation in mourning the loss the Honourable Jim Flaherty.
Regardless of political affiliation, CASW and the Honourable Jim Flaherty shared a common commitment to building a stronger Canada.
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Proudly Announces the 2014 Champions of Mental Health Awards Recipients
HEAL releases report to encourage public discussion about the role of the federal government in health and health care
OTTAWA, March 31, 2014 – Canada’s 2004 Health Accord expires today. With no new agreement in its place, the Health Action Lobby (HEAL), who represent more than half a million front line providers and consumers of health care, is very concerned about the future of health and health care in Canada. It is a future whose success depends on the leadership and engagement of the federal government.
For National Social Work Month 2014 (March), the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) federation chose the theme Social Workers Promoting Equity for a Stronger Canada to reflect the professions growing concern at the rising social, economic and health inequities in Canada.
“In celebrating our profession, we celebrate the achievements of the women and men, both past and present, who have spent their lifetimes fighting to move Canada progressively forward towards a more inclusive society” states CASW President, Morel Caissie.
(Ottawa, Ontario) March 28, 2014 – The CASW Distinguished Service Awards are presented to remarkable social workers selected from the membership of CASW Partner organizations each March during National Social Work Month. The CASW Distinguished Service Awards serve to honour the significant contributions made by the social work profession in support of building stronger families and a more equitable Canada.