For Immediate Release
September 19, 2012
Given the onslaught of legislative changes and policy decisions impacting social programs from coast to coast to coast, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) federation adopted “Social Workers Defending Social Programs for a Stronger Canada" as its 2012-13 theme to guide efforts in advocating for social justice.
OTTAWA, July 27, 2012 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is encouraged by the cooperation and leadership of the Council of the Federation in releasing the Health Care Innovation Working Group report that provides specific recommendations in five areas to improve health outcomes for Canadians.
For Immediate Release
OTTAWA (July, 6, 2012) - As the global social work and social development communities gather in Stockholm, Sweden for the 2012 Joint World Conference, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is pleased to announce its adoption of the Global Agenda of Social Work and Social Development: Commitment to Action.
For Immediate Release
June 21, 2012
The Government of Canada recently announced its intention to reform Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Specifically, it proposes to gradually increase the age of eligibility for the OAS pension and the GIS between the years 2023 and 2029 from 65 to 67. The age of eligibility for the Allowance will also increase from 60 to 62.
For Immediate Release
May 30, 2012
St. John’s, NL –The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is holding their annual meetings in St. John’s, NL from May 31 – June 2, 2012. During this visit, the CASW and the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers (NLASW) are raising concerns about the Canada Social Transfer (CST).
For Immediate Release
For Immediate Release
"Canada is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of Indigenous peoples," said the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs. "Canada's active involvement abroad, coupled with its productive partnership with Aboriginal Canadians, is having a real impact in advancing indigenous rights at home and abroad."
- November 12, 2010
For Immediate Release
March 30, 2012
With Budget 2012-13 the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) was hopeful that the Harper Government would use the opportunity to do more than the small steps taken last budget in support of seniors. However, the announcement of extending eligibility for Old Age Security (OAS) from 65 to 67 by 2029 will only serve to increase the number of seniors living in poverty and dependant on social assistance from provincial jurisdictions.
OTTAWA, March 19, 2012 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) today issued a comprehensive report aimed at bringing attention to the lack of accountability inherent in the receipt and delivery of the Canadian Social Transfer. Entitled Canada Social Transfer Project - Accountability Matters, the Report outlines recommendations on renewing accountability for the billions transferred annually from the federal to provincial governments in support of social services, childcare and post-secondary education.
For Immediate Release
March 16, 2012
As part of National Social Work Month festivities, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) encourages social workers from across Canada to join the international community in celebrating World Social Work Day on March 20.