Join us on January 27 at 7 pm ET as we delve into the history of Medicare!
We’re thrilled to welcome Gregory Marchildon, author of Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada, for an engaging discussion on the origins and evolution of universal public health care in Canada.
In this new publication, Marchildon takes us through the roots of Medicare, tracing its beginnings to the Great Depression of the 1930s, when the economic devastation of Prairie communities sparked a new generation of reformers advocating for socialized health care. He explores how Tommy Douglas, as a provincial party leader, built alliances and overcame opposition to introduce universal hospital insurance, laying the groundwork for Canada’s public health care system.
At a time when public health care urgently needs reform, we're looking forward to reflecting on key lessons from history to inspire meaningful, transformative change today. CDM's Chair, Dr. Melanie Bechard, will moderate the discussion.