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New Council Roster for 2021/2022

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. Durel Allen – Elected Social Worker Durel Allen is a registered social worker with almost 15 years of experience in social work, having practised in the United States, Jamaica and Canada. Her cross-cultural experience has afforded her a keen sense of cultural sensitivity that comes with working with various populations in a variety of social contexts, including intimate…

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DEI Task Group Update

The College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Group is making progress on its mission to help the College achieve its strategic priority of increasing diversity, equity and inclusion. The Task Group consists of five Council members and five non-Council members of the College, who were selected from among the 112 expressions of interest which were submitted by College members. While it was not possible to fully represent the diversity of the Ontario public and…

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What You Need to Know: All About Professional Corporations

Are you a social worker or social service worker who is interested in establishing a professional corporation in Ontario? Under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act (SWSSWA), its bylaws and the Business Corporations Act, members of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers are permitted to incorporate for the purpose of practising social work or social service work. To do so, College members must adhere to all conditions and requirements in both…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Paul Schauber

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Patrick Sean Scally

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Ho Cheung Yu

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:…

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COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 9 AND 10, 2021

September 9, 2021 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – PresidentLisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-PresidentJohn Fleming, Public Member – Vice-PresidentSanjay Govindaraj, RSW – Executive MemberShelley Hale, RSSW – Executive MemberPam Murphy, Public Member – Executive MemberMukesh Kowlessar, RSSW, provided his President’s Report to Council and gave an update on the establishment of a working group to develop governance training.Council received orientation and training from Crowe Soberman LLP…

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Practice Notes – To Report or Not to Report: When That Is the Question

Practice Notes is an educational tool designed to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the Professional Practice Department and the Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. The notes offer general guidance only and College members with specific practice inquiries should consult the College, since the relevant standards and appropriate course of action will vary depending on the…

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Council Meeting Highlights for May 6, 2021

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed by Council provide direction to the College and to staff. May 6, 2021 Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW, President, provided his report to Council.Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s 2020-2023 Strategic Plan and included information about the following: the Professional Practice…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO

On January 20, 2021, I had the opportunity to catch moments of the United States presidential inauguration ceremony. I listened intently to poet Amanda Gorman’s stirring recitation of her poem “The Hill We Climb,” in which the youth poet laureate spoke about hope and unity. Months later, Gorman’s poem continues to resonate with me as it does with millions of others. Her words inspired hope, determination and resilience in a world where so many are…

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Creating a More Equitable Space

Systemic racism and structural oppression continue to be major problems in North America. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada and the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) revealed historical and current injustices against Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Beginning in the summer of 2020, we witnessed a worldwide mobilization against anti-Black racism following the horrifying deaths of Black people in police custody. These are…

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Key Insights from the College’s COVID-19 Impact Survey

In November 2020, the College conducted a survey to members to gather information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on members’ practice, and to identify areas where the College might enhance its practice support to members through the pandemic and beyond. Members were asked a broad range of questions, from general demographic questions to more specific questions related to the impact of COVID-19. In total, 4,728 members completed the survey, which represents approximately 20%…

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