(Ottawa, Ontario) March 7, 2014 - International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day to celebrate the rights of women, build towards greater equality and honour the contributions of women to international peace and security. Sadly, celebrations in Canada continue to be overshadowed by the refusal of the Government of Canada to support a national inquiry into murdered and missing Aboriginal women.
OTTAWA, ON- The road to a balanced budget in Canada must address health, social and economic equity, not a further erosion of programs and services that Canadians rely on to live with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, Budget 2014 makes no effort to address the social or economic inequities in Canada. Particularly in funding for child and family services in Aboriginal communities, the rising poverty rates of seniors or Canada’s homeless.
January 16, 2014 - Today, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) joins the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) to recognize the one year anniversary of the release of the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace in Canada.
January 7, 2014
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) today released Social Media Use and Social Work Practice that outlines some of the ethical considerations and best practice guidelines for social media use in social work practice.
(Ottawa) December 6, 2013 - As members of Canada’s mental health community, the Canadian Alliance for Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) are deeply saddened by losses of life by suicide.
Any suicide is devastating for families and friends. While many people, organizations and governments are doing their part to help loved ones, friends, employees, and colleagues prevent suicide and/or deal with the heartbreaking loss of a loved one, more can be done for all Canadians.
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) joins with the global community in mourning the passing of the celebrated leader and visionary of peace, Nelson Mandela.
“Despite incurring great personal strife, Mandela’s acts of peaceful dissention led to the liberation of the oppressed and the oppressor” states CASW President, Morel Caissie. “His life stands as an inspiration to all who are oppressed and to all who are opposed to oppression.”
OTTAWA, November 22, 2013- On National Housing Day, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) continues its ongoing call for the Government of Canada to consult with all levels of government as well as the private sector to develop and implement a comprehensive national long-term affordable housing plan that will reduce health and social inequities across Canada.
OTTAWA, November 26, 2013- The Government of Canada announced yesterday that it will re-instate Bill C-54 (now re-numbered Bill C-14), the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act, in the Senate of Canada. As a coalition of 12 national health organizations, we are optimistic that the government will work with us to amend the Bill so it supports victims without perpetuating the stigma and discrimination of mental illness.
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For Immediate Release
October 16, 2013
OTTAWA, October 16, 2013- Today’s Speech from the Throne outlined an agenda to put consumers first, however it failed to deliver an inclusive vision for Canada that will support the economic and social prosperity of all Canadians.