Tag: code of ethics

Sep 25, 2025 — The NSCSW has officially launched its new 2026 Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, a foundational document designed to advance reconciliation, reparations, uphold justice, and ensure the safe and ethical delivery of social work services across the province.

Sep 25, 2025 — A decade has passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its 94 Calls to Action. This 10-year mark serves as a powerful moment for reflection, accountability, and a renewed commitment to the path of reconciliation. Today, we are proud to publicly launch the new Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that will take effect in 2026.

Oct 2, 2024 — NSCSW members are invited to participate in the process of updating the foundational documents that guide our profession in Nova Scotia.

Feb 15, 2024 — Join us during National Social Work Month to discuss the future of our profession.

Nov 16, 2023 — The NSCSW has retained the services of Barnes Management Group Consulting Services to adopt the new CASW Code of Ethics and inform revisions to several of the College’s other foundational documents. NSCSW is providing guidance, direction, and oversight to the project. We need our members to share your insight as well.

Dec 12, 2023 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to review and discuss the first draft of proposed updates to NSCSW’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

Dec 6, 2023 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to review and discuss the first draft of proposed updates to NSCSW’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

Apr 14, 2023 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to develop their professional ethics by collaboratively exploring possible scenarios in a quarterly ethics café series. This session will explore boundaries and ethics.

Feb 24, 2023 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to develop their professional ethics by collaboratively exploring possible scenarios. This session will explore how Africentricity must inform ethical decision making in Nova Scotia, especially within the health care context.

This workshop will outline the difference between Basic Income and current systems. Social workers will be introduced to contrasting Basic Income models, using the NSCSW code of ethics as a guideline.