Which premier introduced the first universal public hospital insurance plan and is called the Father of Medicare?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Tommy Douglas of Saskatchewan
- Step 1: Douglas led Saskatchewan's government from 1944 to 1961. Step 2. His province brought in public medical insurance in 1962. Answer: Tommy Douglas. Why not the others: Lesage led Quebec's Quiet Revolution, Manning led Alberta and Diefenbaker was a federal prime minister.
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