Welcome to the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation – the charitable home of Tommy Douglas and Jack Layton.

Tommy Douglas founded this charity in 1971 with a registered mandate to educate people about democracy, politics, and government.

For more than half a century, the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation has been a driving force for progress, championing social justice and equality across Canada.

Rooted in the visionary leadership of Tommy Douglas, M.J. Coldwell, and Jack Layton, this renewed and future-focused foundation carries forward their legacy—working every day to build a more just, equitable country for all.

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