March 20, 2025 — The NSCSW is raising significant concerns about Bill 36 – the Free Trade and Mobility Within Canada Act – calling it a major setback for public safety and the regulatory integrity of the social work profession in Nova Scotia.
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Letter: Concerns with Bill 36, the Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act
March 19, 2025 — Letter from Alec Stratford to Premier Tim Houston earlier this month about the College’s concerns about Bill 36, the Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act
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NS Government
Spotlight: 2024 Student Bursary Recipients
31 Mar, 2025 — Please join us in congratulating the student members who were selected to receive our bursaries last year.
Celebrating National Social Work Month in Nova Scotia: “Social Work is Everywhere”
Feb 27, 2025 — March is National Social Work Month, a time to reflect on the vital contributions of social workers who dedicate themselves to improving lives and strengthening communities.
MEDIA RELEASE: 2025-2026 provincial budget fails to protect children and youth from economic instability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb 18, 2025 KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) voices deep concern over the 2025-2026 provincial budget, which disregards critical investments needed to safeguard the well-being of children and youth. While the budget includes baseline measures on gender-based violence, income supports and minimum wage, it fails to offer… Read more »
Be part of the College’s Board of Examiners
January 16, 2025 — The College’s Council is looking for a member in child welfare to appoint to the Board of Examiners. The Board of Examiners (BOE) oversees the application of regulatory policy, approves social work applicants, and makes all decision regarding the complaints and discipline matters brought before the College.
MEDIA RELEASE: Financial lifeline during COVID-19: CERB helped keep vulnerable families together
January 15, 2025 — The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is releasing its comprehensive review of the Children and Family Services Act submitted to the Department of Opportunities and Social Development in the fall of 2023.
Welcome to the NSCSW team, Tyler!
August 15, 2024 — Meet Tyler Colbourne, the NSCSW’s new Professional Development Consultant
Embracing Safe(R) Social Work: NSCSW’s Commitment to Quality Assurance
August 15, 2024 — In 2023, the College conducted its first quality assurance check on 2022 professional development entries, marking a milestone in its ongoing commitment to safe(r) practice.
Gratitude for the in-between
August 1, 2024 — A hopeful farewell from our Professional Practice and Advocacy Consultant, Naj Siritsky, who is leaving the NSCSW staff team later this month.
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