Tommy Douglas: Building the New Society

During the 17 years he was premier of Saskatchewan, Tommy Douglas changed the face of his province. He then served for 10 years as first leader of the federal New Democratic Party. Today he is recognized as the ＂father of medicare.＂ In 2004, CBC TV viewers voted him the ＂Greatest Canadian.＂

Dave Margoshes is a fiction writer and award-winning poet who lives in Regina.