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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) has a Council vacancy for a social service worker in Electoral District No. 4. We encourage you to consider expressing your interest in filling this vacancy. As required by College bylaws, social service work registrants from Electoral District No. 4 are notified to identify a registrant to serve on Council for the remainder of the term, which is until the first Council meeting…

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On October 28, 2025, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is hosting a virtual event for employers in Electoral District 3, which comprises the south-central part of Ontario and includes Toronto, Peel, Simcoe, York, Peterborough and Durham. The College would like to invite your organization to participate in our virtual Employer Roundtable, which is being held on Tuesday, October 28th, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  The event will provide employers…

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The College’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) took place on June 3, 2025. This year’s theme was Advancing Innovation and Public Protection.  Videos of all the sessions are now available to watch on the College website and YouTube channel. These videos serve as relevant professional development tools, supporting you in upholding professional and ethical standards of care. Viewing the College’s AMED video recordings can also count towards the completion of your Continuing Competence Program. We encourage…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is seeking feedback from interested parties on the following proposed initiatives: Alternative Documentation Policy: The College is developing a policy that will outline when and how applicants may provide alternative evidence of their education and/or experience when standard documentation is not available due to circumstances beyond their control. Parallel Registration Processing Plan: The College is also developing a registration plan that would allow…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is sharing the following message on behalf of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). ASWB is the nonprofit organization that develops and administers social work licensing exams across Canada and the United States. It is currently seeking registered social workers to participate in an upcoming Standard Setting Panel to help shape the future of social work licensing exams. This is a unique opportunity for…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to provide you with the following updates: Council election results for Electoral Districts No. 1, 2 and 5 No increase to registration and renewal fees for 2026 2025 Council election results for Electoral Districts No. 1, 2, and 5 On Friday, May 30, 2025, the College held its Council elections in Electoral Districts No. 1, 2, and 5. The Elections Committee…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) first launched the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative during the 2024 renewal period, inviting registrants to share demographic information on a voluntary basis. Recently, we published insights from the inaugural year of the initiative.  Share your thoughts on the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative As part of the College’s commitment to continual improvement, we want to hear from registrants regarding their experiences with the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative.…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is excited to announce that insights from the inaugural year of the  Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative are now available as part of the 2024 Annual Report – A New Era: Advancing Innovation and Public Protection. Launched during the 2024 renewal period, the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative invites registrants to share demographic information on a voluntary basis. The initiative is based on…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and the Ontario Social Service Workers Association (OSSWA), have received numerous reports related to insurance claims for psychotherapy services provided by social workers and social service workers being denied by insurance providers. The College, the OASW and OSSWA share the concern that refusal of these claims creates barriers to client care and is…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following information to support your practice: In this update: Revisions to the College’s Medical Assistance in Dying practice resource Research opportunities for registrants Register for the May and June Coffee with the College sessions Revisions to the College’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Practice Resource The College has recently updated its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) practice resource…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is in the process of developing an African ancestral acknowledgement in collaboration with Salaway Engagements (an external Afro-Indigenous owned communications, facilitation and project management agency) and is inviting feedback via a survey. Developing an African ancestral acknowledgement is part of actioning our  Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, which focuses specifically on actions against anti-Black racism and the history and experiences of…

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In this update: Ensure you’re up to date – review the Administration of Naloxone appendix in the Practice Guidelines for Medication Practices Upcoming Coffee with the College dates – register now! Stay tuned for an invitation to share your feedback on draft revisions to the Practice Guidelines for Consent and Confidentiality with Children and Youth Ensure you’re up to date with Naloxone administration guidelines In December 2023, the College announced revisions to the Appendix on…

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