Advocacy News

Under-Funding of Services for First Nations Children

8/10/2010

In June 2010, Gillian McCloskey, OASW Associate Executive Director, attended the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal hearing the motion to dismiss the complaint brought against the Government of Canada by the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and the Assembly of First Nations.

Who cares if some children are treated differently than others by the government of Canada?

6/1/2010

If you do, here are 3 simple things you can do to make a difference!

Social Assistance and Elimination of Special Diet Allowance Program

5/18/2010

As reported in an earlier OASW News Bulletin, the 2010 Ontario Budget announced the elimination of the Special Diet Allowance Program available to recipients of Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) through the Ministry of Community and Social Services who met specific medical criteria.

OASW Response to the Review of the Child and Family Services Act

2/22/2010

On January 29th, OASW submitted a response to the Review of the Child and Family Services Act being undertaken by the Minister of Children and Youth Services, Laurel Broten.

OASW Participates in Pre-Budget Consultation

12/17/2009

On December 4, 2009, Dr. Dan Andreae, Chair, Government Relations Advisory Committee, made a presentation at the Pre-Budget Consultation in Toronto led by Finance Minister Dwight Duncan.

OASW Child and Youth Initiative Facebook Group

11/24/2009

OASW's Child and Youth Initiative is using Facebook to encourage social work students and social workers across the province to support the "I am a Witness" campaign and the important work being done by Cindy Blackstock at the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (FNCFCS).

How To Spot – And Stop – Elder Abuse: New Handbook Available!

10/7/2009

Elder Abuse: A Practical Handbook for Service Providers, Second Edition, 2009

Challenge to Federal Government Regarding Equal Rights for First Nations Children

9/25/2009

The Ontario Association of Social Workers supports the I Am a Witness Campaign and urges social workers across Ontario to register their support as well.

Poverty Reduction in Ontario: What actions can you take?

9/24/2009

OASW attended a recent Campaign 2000 Provincial Partners’ meeting focused on planning community events for the fall in light of the 20th anniversary this November of the federal resolution to end child poverty in Canada.

Letter to Editor on Child Welfare

7/22/2009

The following letter was sent to the National Post on Sunday June 14, 2009.