Affordable Housing Opens Doors – Budget 2013
For Immediate Release
OTTAWA, March 22, 2013- The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is pleased with the housing first initiative and a renewal of support for affordable housing in Budget 2013.
Press Release - Canada Social Transfer and the Social Determinants of Health
For Immediate Release
OTTAWA, March 15, 2013 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) today issued a paper that investigates the implications behind a lack of transparency and accountability in delivery and receipt of the Canada Social Transfer (CST).
Joint Statement Supporting the Aspirations of Indigenous Peoples
For Immediate Release
January 31, 2013
CASW President Awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal
For Immediate Release
January 24, 2013
CASW Honouring Michael Ungar with National Award for Outstanding Service
For Immediate Release
Media Advisory
Halifax, Nova Scotia Nov. 22, 2012 - Media representatives are invited to attend the presentation of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) National Award for Outstanding Service to world renowned Nova Scotia social worker Michael Ungar, Ph.D on November 26th at noon. CASW President, Morel Caissie will present the CASW National Award Outstanding to Michael Ungar.
Date: November 26, 2012
Asking Harper Government to Help Protect Children
For Immediate Release
OTTAWA (October, 18, 2012) – For over two decades the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) has asked successive federal governments to put in place a national independent advocate or representative charged with making sure that in Canada, our children are put first and their rights are protected.
Social Work included in Medical Expense Tax Credit
For Immediate Release
October 11, 2012
The Canadian Association of Social Worker (CASW) is exceptionally pleased that Canadians who access clinical services provided by social workers now have the ability to claim these services on their income tax through the Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC).
Social Workers Support Mental Illness Awareness Week
For Immediate Release
September 26, 2011
Mental Illness Awareness Week (September 30 – October 6) is an annual national public awareness and education campaign to help open the eyes of all Canadians to the reality of mental illness. Beginning in 1992, MIAW brings faces to mental illness and promotes increased national dialogue to address the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.