Vaccine mandates are a fact of life for frontline non-profits and charities — here’s how they feel about it.

Author Brennan Doherty
Frontline non-profit and charity staff are overwhelmingly in favour of vaccine mandates, sector leaders say, but opinions vary on whether clients should be vaccinated to access on-site programming.

Why It Matters

Clients served by shelters, food banks, drop-in centres, and other frontline social impact organizations are among the most vulnerable members of Canadian society — and it is nearly impossible to provide many effective community services while physically distanced.

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