Saskatchewan New Democratic Party/Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Leadership Elections - Developments, 1936-1942

Developments, 1936-1942

Williams joined the Canadian Forces in early 1941, and subsequently saw overseas action in World War II. On February 12, 1941, John Brockelbank was chosen to lead the party in the legislature. Williams still retained the position of party president until 1941, when Tommy Douglas was chosen to replace him. The next year, Douglas was elected party leader.