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The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is undergoing a significant transition as the Social Workers Act is repealed, and the regulation of social work moves under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). This shift represents a new governance framework for the profession, bringing both challenges and opportunities. Below, we outline what this change means for social workers, the profession, and the public.

Help shape the profession’s future in our province as part of the NSCSW Council! We’re now accepting nominations for several College Council positions. Submit your nomination no later than Friday April 25 at 4:30 PM ADT.

March 5, 2026 — NSCSW is seeking an application services administrator. The application deadline is March 20, 2026.

2 March, 2026 — This National Social Work Month, we celebrate a century of organized and professional social work in Canada, marked by the founding of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) in 1926. The theme for this centennial year, “Reflecting on Our Past, Reimagining Our Future,” calls on the profession to honour its legacy while envisioning a more just and inclusive future.

Mar 27, 2026 — Explore the ways Black joy shows up and supports healing and helping practices with service users and social change.

Feb 25, 2025 — The Executive Council of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is deeply disappointed by the government’s decision to repeal the Social Workers Act without prior notice or consultation.

Feb 24, 2026 — Instead of addressing the systemic issues driving child poverty, the recently tabled provincial budget doubles down on austerity measures that deepen inequality and jeopardize the province’s long-term economic and social health. These choices continue to fail Nova Scotia’s vulnerable children and youth.

Feb 24, 2026 — NSCSW is pleased to see the funding announcement for a new provincial child and youth advocate, but is calling for urgent action to ensure the new office is swiftly established and adequately resourced to address the growing needs of vulnerable children and families across the province created by this budget. 

Mar 23, 2026 — Learn how social workers can develop emotional resiliency tools & skills to aid their professional practice & maintain their own well-being.

Mar 20, 2026 — This session led by a NSCSW BSW practicum student explores how intuition, perception & cognitive biases influence ethical decision making.