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Tommy Douglas, known as the "Father of Medicare" in Canada, was a visionary politician and social reformer whose groundbreaking work in public healthcare transformed the way Canadians perceive medical services. Born on October 20, 1904, in Falkirk, Scotland, Douglas emigrated to Canada as a child, where he later became a Baptist minister and joined the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). Serving as Premier of Saskatchewan from 1944 to 1961, his progressive policies laid the foundation for Canada’s universal healthcare system, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s identity.
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