Thomas George Roddick

Sir
Thomas George Roddick
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for St. Antoine
In office
1896–1904
Preceded byThe electoral district was created in 1892
Succeeded byHerbert Brown Ames
Personal details
Born(1846-07-31)July 31, 1846
Harbour Grace, Newfoundland
DiedFebruary 20, 1923(1923-02-20) (aged 76)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Urelia M McKinnon,
Amy Redpath Roddick
Alma materMcGill 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]

  1. ^ "Sir Thomas Roddick: His Work in Medicine and Public Life". Journal of the American Medical Association. 115 (9): 802. 1940. doi:10.1001/jama.1940.02810350146035.