• Tommy Douglas

  • The Innovative and Efficient Leader Who Started Canada's Health Insurance System | Canadian History for Kids | True Canadian Heroes
  • By: Professor Beaver
  • Narrated by: Frank Block
  • Length: 14 mins

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Tommy Douglas

By: Professor Beaver
Narrated by: Frank Block
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Tommy Douglas was known as the father of socialized medicine. What does that mean? Is socialized medicine under the umbrella of medical science? Not really. You see, socialized medicine pertains to the introduction of programs such as Medicare, bargaining rights for civil servants, and a Canada-wide pension plan. Why did Tommy fight for these programs? Find out by listening to this book.

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