Sir Thomas George Roddick | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for St. Antoine | |
In office 1896–1904 | |
Preceded by | The electoral district was created in 1892 |
Succeeded by | Herbert Brown Ames |
Personal details | |
Born | Harbour Grace, Newfoundland | July 31, 1846
Died | February 20, 1923 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | (aged 76)
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Urelia M McKinnon, Amy Redpath Roddick |
Alma mater | McGill University |
Sir Thomas George Roddick (July 31, 1846 – February 20, 1923) was a Canadian surgeon, medical administrator, politician, and founder of the Medical Council of Canada born in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland
He is known for his work in helping pass the "Roddick Bill" or the "Canada Medical Act" which through the Medical Council of Canada created standard national medical licensing process for medical practice in every province in Canada.[1]