What makes a great person? Maybe it's their accomplishments, or their status. Maybe it is what they have done for their community, or their province or country. Tommy Douglas is an example of a great Canadian hero. His accomplishments and status make him a hero in our country. Tommy Douglas was a great Canadian hero. Thomas “Tommy” Douglas, known as “The Father of Healthcare” is a true Canadian hero. Tommy was born on October 20th in Falkirk, Scotland. They moved to Canada in 1911 and settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Before they left for Canada, Tommy had fallen and injured his knee. This injury would not heal fully and he would develop a rare infection. That was until a doctor asked if he could do an operation to heal his knee for free. The
