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Call for Applications Now Open: 2025 Council Elections in Electoral District No. 3

In this update: New online application process for Council elections What do Council members do? Am I eligible to stand for election?   Register for an informational webinar Are you interested in becoming a member of the College Council? The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to announce that the call for applications is now open for interested registrants in Electoral District No. 3. On Friday, June 19,…

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Walking Together: Indigenous Approaches to Healing at St. Joseph’s Care Group

At St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) in Thunder Bay, Ontario, an Indigenous team of social workers and social service workers are reshaping healthcare by weaving traditional knowledge with Western models of care. For Brenda Mason, Ogichidaa Kwe (Elder in Council), N’doo’owe Binesi, Carly Brar, Indigenous Counsellor, N’doo’owe Binesi, Indigenous Health and Paul Francis Jr., Vice President of N’doo’owe Binesi, Indigenous Health, Partnerships and Wellness, this work is deeply personal and a vital part of advancing reconciliation…

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Council Roster for 2025-2026

Nicole Bonnie – Public Member  Nicole Bonnie is a renowned organizational consultant with a Master of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and is pursuing a Doctorate in Education and Leadership from Western University. Alongside her doctoral studies, Nicole’s consulting brand specializes in organizational excellence and transformative change within the public sector. With a distinguished career, Nicole has held senior leadership positions within child welfare, including her historic appointment as the first…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO

On August 15, we celebrated an important milestone: the 25th anniversary of the proclamation of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 and the establishment of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College). Since 2000, the College has been guided by its mission and vision as well as its values to provide ethical, accountable, effective and community-centred care. Together, we have built strong foundation of public trust that…

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Council Highlights for December 10, 2024

Senior consultant Sheena Prasad from Diversio presented the identified trends from the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative. Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: updates around practice resources for registrants including the latest Coffee with the College series; the recent Educational Forum; the College’s new database upgrades and renewals. Council…

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Council Highlights for September 23-24, 2024

September 23, 2024 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW – Council Chair Nicole Bonnie, Public member – Vice-Chair John Fleming, Public member – Executive Member Woyengi (Gigi) Goary, RSW – Executive Member Mandi Olson, RSSW – Executive Member Madimba Tshibuabua, RSSW – Executive Member September 24, 2024 Council reviewed the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and commitment documents. Council reviewed and approved the recommendations of the Nominating Committee…

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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 2, 2024

John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates and information about the following: an update on the new strategic planning process; ongoing work of the new database; an update on Bill 188 relating to the proposed amendments to section 50 of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act; an overview of outreach efforts including the ongoing…

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Council Highlights for March 6, 2024

John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: an update on the new strategic planning process; ongoing work of the new database and enhancements; upcoming Council elections in Electoral District 4; continued outreach efforts and engagement; overview of the College’s student engagement;…

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Council Highlights for December 1, 2023

John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: an update on the launch of the College’s new database and renewals; registrant-base data including registration stats by electoral districts; recent outreach in Thunder Bay; and the recent Educational Forum. Council reviewed the Statement…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO

Employer Engagement – An Important Regulatory Activity I am delighted to address you in this summer issue of the Employer Communiqué as the incoming Registrar and CEO at the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. As the largest group of mental health providers in the province, social workers and social service workers are instrumental within the sector now more than ever. In the last three years alone, our registrant base has grown…

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Employer Profile – Shelley Watt Proulx, MSW, RSW

Shelley Watt Proulx, MSW, RSW Shelley Watt Proulx, MSW, RSW is the Director, Mental Health and Addiction at Sagamok Anishnawbek. Located on the North Shore of Lake Huron, Sagamok Anishnawbek delivers programs and services to community members as well as to members living outside of the Sagamok community. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers was pleased to interview Shelley about her role at Sagamok, her professional journey as a social worker…

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