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As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many social work employers have shifted to providing services by electronic means. Electronic practice is the delivery of social work services by the use of electronic device (such as a computer, tablet, smartphone, landline telephone) or any electronic format (such as the Internet, social media, online chat, text, video, and email) and other electronic means.

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This year, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers marked its 20-year anniversary. Since its creation, the College has experienced a lot of change – technological, regulatory and, of course, related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The College has also grown as an organization and achieved a great deal over the years, not the least of which is our evolution as a leader in the regulatory community.

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As virtual services become more prevalent in all aspects of our lives, College members are using, or considering the use of, different types of communication technology in their practice. Members frequently ask the College’s Professional Practice Department about the type of communication technology and the specific platforms that they should choose when providing virtual services.

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A College member may have their certificate of registration suspended for administrative, disciplinary reasons or reasons of incapacity. Such a member cannot engage in the practice of social work or social service work for as long as their certificate is suspended.

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The College held a virtual Employer Roundtable on October 13, 2020. The event was attended by participants representing 10 organizations, and included a strong presence from Indigenous agencies serving Indigenous communities in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

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Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfill its mandate of public protection. Educational tools and resources are available to employers on the College website….

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The College recently launched a Diversity, Inclusion and Equity webpage for members, employers and other stakeholders. The new webpage reflects the College’s commitment to continuing its work on issues of diversity, inclusion and equity as they relate to the materials that we develop and our organizational practices and processes.

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is committed to providing practice support to its members. This includes providing health and safety guidance and resources during COVID-19 in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our members as well as the clients and communities they serve.

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The College recently held an election of Council members in Electoral District No. 3. The Electoral District No. 3 is composed of the geographic area within the territorial boundaries of the Counties of Haliburton, Victoria, Peterborough, Northumberland and Simcoe, the Regional Municipalities of Durham, York and Peel and the City of Toronto.

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The College is moving ahead with its event schedule, but with one notable change. In light of the ongoing impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many College events this fall 2020 will be hosted entirely online via livestream.

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