These are some of the founding figures of the CCF/NDP in Saskatchewan and Canada.
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Tommy Douglas Tommy Douglas was a little man with a big heart. In his 44 years as an elected representative, his loving work on behalf of the individual men and women of Canada changed forever the nature of our society. Tommy Douglas fought for Canadians. His achievements are indeed legendary. Tommy was the first CCF/NDP Premier in Saskatchewan (and in all of Canada) from 1944-1960 |
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J.S. Woodsworth J.S.Woodsworth is considered the founding father of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. Woodsworth's lifetime of work affected the life of every Canadian during his career as a church minister, as a social worker and as a Member of Parliament. Moral courage, a social sympathy, a passion for clarity and an intellectual prowess are the qualities that makes J.S. Woodsworth a pioneer in the social movement of Canada. |
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Mr. Coldwell is recognized as one of the outstanding political figures in the history of Canada. Coldwell became National Secretary of the CCF in 1934, National Chairman in 1938, House Leader in 1940 and on the death of J.S. Woodsworth became National President and Parliamentary Leader in 1942. |
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David Lewis David Lews was the National Secretary of the CCF and later became the Leader of the Federal NDP. He played an enormously influential role in the development of the CCF as a national party and its transition to the New Democratic Party. |
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Thora Wiggens Thora Wiggens (1916-1995) was a remarkable pioneer and worker for the CCF and NDP. Thora 's biography is the story of a community activist whose influence is still being felt today. Thora is believed to be the first Saskatchewan woman to be elected to the Farmers Union executive. She ran as a CCF candidate against John Diefenbaker in 1958. She also served on both the provincial and federal councils of the NDP. |