Though invisible to many, human trafficking is one of the more significant issues facing Ontarians.
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Casandra Diamond’s Fight to End Human Trafficking
An interview with one of Canada’s leading anti-human trafficking advocates

Message from the Registrar and CEO – Fall 2018
Title Protection Protects the Public
At the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, we continue to enhance our regulatory effectiveness through a number of new and ongoing initiatives, in the fulfillment of our mission to protect the interest of the public.
READ MORE "%s"The Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
An OCSWSSW Member’s Obligations
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) and its supporting regulations were proclaimed on April 30, 2018. Of […]
READ MORE "%s"Important Reminder – Renewing Your College Membership for 2019
As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, you must pay your membership fee […]
READ MORE "%s"College Response to the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report
The Office of the Chief Coroner has notified the College of the results of a review by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) and sought the College’s support in implementing one of its recommendations.
READ MORE "%s"The Numbers Are In: 2018 Member Communications Survey
Thank you to all members who participated in our recent member communications survey. We were pleased with the solid response […]
READ MORE "%s"New Council Roster for 2018/19
The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers the College’s affairs. Council oversees the policy direction of the College as it fulfills its mandate to protect the public interest.
READ MORE "%s"Recent Service Disruption
The College’s continued commitment to transparency
As part of the College’s ongoing commitment to transparency, a Message from the Registrar and CEO was distributed to members […]
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Practice Notes: What’s Legislation Got to Do with It?
Practice Notes is an educational tool designed to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the […]
READ MORE "%s"Council Meeting Highlights for September 6-7, 2018
The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: Shelley Hale, RSSW – President; Lisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-President; Déirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-President; Toula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive Member; Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive Member; and Rick Lamb, Public Member – Executive Member.
READ MORE "%s"Q&A: Can Field Education Be Used Towards the Completion of My Continuing Competence Program?
I am an OCSWSSW member who regularly provides field education to social work/social service work students as part of my […]
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Discipline Decision Summary – JoAnn Lee
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes […]
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Discipline Decision Summary – Kerri-Lynne Cornish
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes […]
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Discipline Decision Summary – Lori Weldon
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes […]
READ MORE "%s"Council Meeting Highlights for May 10, 2018
The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed […]
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