As part of the College’s Safe(r) Social Work Framework, we are committed to advancing fairness and equality. Our efforts are guided by an intersectional lens, ensuring that our advocacy for policy changes addresses the diverse and interconnected factors that impact justice. We collaborate with organizations to champion policies that reduce economic inequality and foster community… Read more »
The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is undergoing a significant transition as the Social Workers Act is repealed, and the regulation of social work moves under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).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.
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE4 Sep, 2025 KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – As students across Nova Scotia return to school, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth face yet another academic year without updated Guidelines for Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students. These guidelines, now over a decade old, fail to reflect the current realities and necessary protections, including the bans on conversion practices legislated both… Read more »
Mar 24 — The NSCSW welcomes the thorough and thoughtful review of the Nova Scotia Children and Family Services Act (CFSA) and strongly encourages the Minister of Opportunities and Social Development to take immediate and decisive action to implement the recommendations.
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.
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
May 7, 2024 — In light of the Auditor General’s new report concerning places of safety in Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) calls attention to the significant gaps in the report regarding its understanding of service users’ needs, the realities of social workers, and how these factors contribute to the reported challenges in the delivery of places of safety.
22 Mar, 2024 — Alec Stratford reflects on the government’s latest budget bill. The budget fails to grapple with the root causes of the issues facing Nova Scotians today.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
