Today I learned about Tommy Douglas.
Tommy Douglas was voted in 2004 as 'The Greatest Canadian', even though he wasn't born in Canada. He beat Alexander Graham Bell, Terry Fox, Wayne Gretzky, and Fredrick Banting. He won because he is the father of Medicare in Canada.
Tommy Douglas was a politican who introduced government funded health care. When he was little his family couldn't afford the surgery he needed on his leg. Luckily a surgeon agreed to do the surgery if his student's could watch. So Tommy was able to keep his leg. When he grew up he knew how important health care was to poor families. In other countries people have to pay for healthcare.
3 comments:
Great job Sarah!
Well done :)
I was one of the ones that voted for Tommy. I totally believe in universal health care. Rich or poor, old or young, male or female all Canadians deserve proper health care. We are so fortunate in this country and we will do whatever it takes to keep it that way.
Good Job Sarah.
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