Jun 18, 2026 — NSCSW is inviting members to share their feedback on two new standards that have been proposed to fulfil the RHPA’s requirements for social workers to report sexual misconduct from registrants in regulated health professions. If you have insight to share, please reach out by August 30.
June 12, 2026 — Social Worker Candidates who started writing their learning agreement before the new Code of Ethics was launched and have not yet submitted it yet have a grace period remaining to submit their draft goals for NSCSW approval. The deadline to submit learning agreements based on the previous code and standards is August 22, 2026. All learning agreements received after that date must align to the new Code.
May 8, 2026 — As social workers, we often face complex decisions when we must balance client privacy with the need to prevent harm. To help us navigate these high-risk situations, an important change has been made to the Nova Scotia Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) that took effect on April 1.
Nov 21, 2025 — Join NSCSW in Halifax to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.
Nov 5, 2025 — Join NSCSW in New Minas to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.
Nov 4, 2025 — Join NSCSW in Yarmouth to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.
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 16, 2025 — Join NSCSW in Antigonish to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.
Oct 15, 2025 — Join NSCSW in Sydney to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
