For Immediate Release
March 12, 2012
As a national voice for the social work profession, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is seriously concerned at the lack of balance the Government of Canada is choosing to take in its approach to the Canadian criminal justice system.
For Immediate Release
March 6, 2012
International Women's Day is celebrated around the world to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Since 1975 the United Nations has observed March 8th as International Women's Day. In Canada, events are planned from coast to coast that celebrate the critical roles women play in the prosperity of Canada.
For Immediate Release
March 1, 2012
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) and the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) are proud to jointly proclaim March 2012 as National Social Work Month with the theme, “Social Workers: Building Relationships, Strengthening Communities and Partnering for Change.”
For Immediate Release
February 17, 2012
“The wealth of western economies is no more inevitable than the poverty of emerging ones, and that the wealth we enjoy today has been based on – and only on – the good, growth-oriented policies, the right, often tough choices and the hard work done in the past.” – Prime Minister Harper - January 16, 2012 - Davos, Switzerland
For Immediate Release
Human Rights Day 2011
OTTAWA (December 7, 2011) – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) joins the global community in celebrating international Human Rights Day (December 10) by acknowledging and honouring the thousands of people who, in this past year, manifested their opposition to undemocratic governments and worldwide economic inequality by reclaiming their human rights.
The Attawapiskat First Nation declared a state of emergency three weeks ago due to an extreme housing shortage. Attawapiskat is home to the Mushkego or Omushkego James Bay Cree.
“In the absence of federal and provincial (Ontario) government leadership, the Canadian Red Cross is mobilizing to help meet immediate needs of the children and their families in the community of Attawapiskat” stated Morel Caissie, CASW President. “The living conditions in Attawapiskat are a collective failure of Canada to meet the most basic needs of its citizens.”
For Immediate Release
November 17, 2011
Watch video of CASW speaking out about Bill C-10.
For Immediate Release
November 7, 2011
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is joining the growing chorus of Canadians asking for the majority Conservative government to balance crime and punishment with a rehabilitation agenda.
For Immediate Release
October 14, 2011
The 2011 commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), being recognized on Monday October 17, is focused on the theme "From Poverty to Sustainability: People at the Centre of Inclusive Development.”