Tommy Douglas

Late career and retirement

In 1962, Douglas received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan. He resigned as NDP leader in 1971, but kept his seat in the House of Commons. He served as the NDP's energy critic under the new leader, David Lewis. He was re-elected in the riding of Nanaimo–Cowichan–The Islands in the 1972 and 1974 elections.

Related Topics:
1962 - Doctor of Laws - University of Saskatchewan - David Lewis - 1972 - 1974 elections

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He retired from politics in 1979. In 1981, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. In 1985, he was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. In the mid 1980s, Brandon University created a students' union building in honour of Douglas and his old friend, Stanley Knowles.

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1979 - Order of Canada - Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1980s - Brandon University - Students' union - Stanley Knowles

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He became a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada in 1984. In 1998, he was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

Related Topics:
Queen's Privy Council for Canada - 1984 - 1998 - Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

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Douglas died of cancer in 1986 at the age of 81.

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Cancer - 1986

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