College Updates

In light of last week’s provincial announcement, which moved Toronto and Peel into “Lockdown” effective Monday, November 23, 2020, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) would like to take this opportunity to provide an update as to how these ongoing developments may impact members and other stakeholders. As part of its new response framework, the province made the decision to move Toronto and Peel into “Lockdown” as of Monday,…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is undertaking a review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on members’ practice. As part of this review, the College would like to remind all members to participate in a survey. We recognize that many of you are facing challenges – both personally and professionally – and have had to adapt your practice and services as a result of the pandemic. Your…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is undertaking a review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on members’ practice. As part of this review, we are asking all members to participate in a survey. We recognize that many of you are facing challenges – both personally and professionally – and have had to adapt your practice and services as a result of the pandemic. Your participation in this…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) continues to take its cues from government and public health authorities and to monitor closely how these ongoing developments may impact members and other stakeholders. The Ontario Government recently announced the development of an updated COVID-19 Response Framework. The Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework provides a gradual approach to public health safety while avoiding province-wide closures. Practice considerations In light of these…

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As a result of the ongoing impact related to COVID-19, Canada Post has adjusted their processes. All mail (including application forms and/or documentation) that requires a signature can no longer be delivered to the College office. As such, we request that all mailed items be sent to the College as regular mail.

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