Welcome to the Tommy Douglas Website
Tommy Douglas - 'Greatest Canadian'
Thomas Clement Douglas (1904-1986) arrived in Weyburn 1930 as the minister for Calvary Baptist Church at the beginning of the Great Depression. He set up a job and food distribution centre at the church, and moved into political involvement. He ran and lost under the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) in 1934, but was successful in the 1935 federal election. He served two terms in Ottawa, and re-entered provincial politics in 1944 by leading the CCF to power. He served as Saskatchewan's premier until 1961, followed by 10 years as leader of the NDP.
This website is a tribute to his life and accomplishments. One of Weyburn's favorite sons, Douglas has left a legacy that has made us proud to be Canadian. Below are collected a number of links on Tommy Douglas, and his legacy.
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T.C. (Tommy) Douglas
One year after Weyburn became a city, a plucky little Scotsman arrived in Canada....
T.C. Douglas the 'Greatest Canadian'
Tommy Douglas. Premier of Saskatchewan. Father of Medicare. And now, the Greatest Canadian....
Sculptor applauded at statue unveiling
Internationally-renowned sculptor Lea Vivot stands next to her bronze statue of Tommy Douglas just...
Huge crowds take in unveiling of statue
At a key moment, as if on cue for the cameras, the sun came out as actor Kiefer Sutherland stood...
Promoting Tommy Douglas
"He has to win, man. Because he's the absolute only choice." The interview has barely begun, ...
Hometown ceremony held to honour T.C. Douglas
Officials gather at the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland to hold a ceremonial tribute to native son Thomas ...
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