Tommy Douglas
Tommy Douglas (1904-1986) was a Canadian politician and a leading figure in the establishment of Canada's universal healthcare system. As the Premier of Saskatchewan from 1944 to 1961, he implemented groundbreaking social policies, including the introduction of the first publicly funded health insurance program in North America. Douglas was a member of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), which later became the New Democratic Party (NDP), and is often referred to as the 'Father of Medicare' in Canada. His vision for a more equitable society continues to influence Canadian politics today.
Born on Oct 20, 1904 (121 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 2 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 69,416 | $1,700,000 | 3,105$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 69,416 | $1,700,000 | 3,105$ |
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Canada:
Tommy Douglas was a Saskatchewan Premier who insisted that universal, publicly funded medical care was possible in Canada.
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Canada:
Tommy Douglas is referenced as someone who would disapprove of the current health care changes in Alberta.
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Canada:
Tommy Douglas is mentioned as the crusading Saskatchewan premier and father of Shirley Douglas.
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Canada:
Participating were Liberal leader and prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Robert Stanfield, the leader of the Progressive Conservatives, as well as NDP leader Tommy Douglas.
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