Budget 2026 Highlights
On November 5, 2026, the Carney government released its second federal budget, outlining its fiscal and economic priorities for the year ahead.
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Social Prescribing: Why Don’t You Hire a Social Worker?
With its origins in the United Kingdom (Burgui-Murua, 2019), “social prescribing” is being proclaimed as a “new” model of providing healthcare. The last decade has seen a rapid growth of this approach, with diverse applications across the globe (Morse et al., 2022; Mulligan et al., 2024).
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BC Association of Social Workers Congratulates Premier-Designate Lorne Doerkson and Looks Forward to Strengthening Communities Together
(Vancouver) — The BC Association of Social Workers (BCASW) congratulates Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson and newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly following British Columbia’s October 24 provincial election.
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Election 2026: What social workers need to know
As B.C. prepares for the October 24 provincial election, BCASW shares voting dates, election information, and questions social workers can ask candidates about the profession and the communities they serve.
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A Hospital Discharge Is Not a Housing Plan
When a person is medically ready to leave hospital but has nowhere safe or appropriate to go, we need to be clear about what has happened. The medical system may have completed one part of its work, but our collective responsibility to that person has not ended.
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BC Social Workers Stand in Solidarity with Tumbler Ridge Following Tragedy
The British Columbia Association of Social Workers (BCASW) expresses its condolences and support for the Tumbler Ridge community following the tragic events of February 10, 2026…
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Statement Against Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Racism in Canada
The British Columbia Association of Social Workers (BCASW) condemns Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism, recognizing their impact on Muslim communities across Canada.The stateme…
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Statement Against Antisemitism in Canada
The British Columbia Association of Social Workers (BCASW) condemns all forms of antisemitism and recognizes the growing discrimination, harassment, and violence experienced by…
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BC Social Workers Raise Concerns Over Ending Drug Decriminalization Pilot
The British Columbia Association of Social Workers (BCASW) has expressed serious concerns about the provincial government's decision to end BC's drug decriminalization pilot on…
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