Canadian judges have not struck down vaccine mandates as have their U.S. counterparts, a contrast that highlights differences between the two countries’ constitutions, their interpretation by judges, and the speed with which judges reach decisions.
American judges have blocked vaccine mandates under the Biden administration on several occasions. Mandates that have been declared unconstitutional in recent months include those for federally funded health-care workers, federal contractors and subcontractors, and teachers in the Head Start early education program.