Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) is calling on the provincial government to implement a COVID-19 vaccination mandate before the upcoming school year.It comes as case numbers start to rise and parts of Canada enter the fourth wave of the pandemic.“Our preference would be that government shows leadership and says right from the top that everyone entering our school buildings must be double vaccinated if eligible,” STF president Patrick Maze said.
Saskatchewan students return to class this fall free of COVID-19 restrictions He added the mandate should extend to all teachers, school staff and students who are eligible to receive the vaccine.Saskatchewan’s premier said the provincial government isn’t considering putting a mandate in.