A founding father of 20th century neuroscience

An innovative researcher and compassionate physician

A pioneering clinician and distinguished medical researcher

One of Canada’s most respected visionary politicians

The Honourable Thomas "Tommy" Douglas envisioned, built and tirelessly promoted our national system of healthcare. His proposal in 1959 for a universal, pre-paid and publicly administered health care system in Saskatchewan introduced the first program of its kind in North America. The Saskatchewan plan prompted the federal government to initiate a national strategy to subsidize socialized medicine and support provinces in the shift to a universal system.

A tireless champion of women’s health

A tireless champion of medical excellence and health care for all peoples