U.S. Presidential Election Continues to Split the Right
By: Justin P. Goodrich, LL. M. To say the least, the U.S. Presidential election has been captivating. A spectacle like no other in American political history, the past year was one filled with more bluster and drama than I certainly ever anticipated. This, of course, is largely attributed to the candidacy of ‘The Donald’ as […]
Canada Also Experiencing Shift in Conservative Politics
By: Justin P. Goodrich, LL. M. Last month I wrote about the U.S. Presidential Election; more specifically, the fracturing that had been taking place within the Republican Party. Having taken the time to comment on what was taking place in the United States, I thought it only appropriate that this month I reflect on what […]
The Politics of Progress: Why Doing Things Well Matters
By: Justin P. Goodrich, LL. M. It was only a couple of years ago that a proposed low-barrier housing development divided Abbotsford residents in to two groups. The first group was comprised of those championing the project. The second group was comprised of those opposing it. Partway through the development process the firm I […]
The Judgments and Impacts on Those Who Serve
By: Justin P. Goodrich, LL. M. If you are like me, the beginning of a new year brings with it a degree of reflection on what the previous twelve-months brought with them, coupled with the anticipation of what the next twelve-months have in-store. In either instance, accompanying these thoughts are often times emotions that bubble […]
What’s in a Name?
By: Justin P. Goodrich, LL. M. Last month I wrote about issues of character, integrity and reputation. I did so in part because I had been reflecting on the events in my own life in 2016, as well as to help shape our thinking as we prepare for the next provincial election and the lens […]
Honouring Our Veterans: 100 Years Since Vimy Ridge
By Justin P. Goodrich, LL. M. Prior to serving with the Vancouver Police Department for 31 years my stepfather, Detective Ron Gale (Ret.), first served 9 years with Canadian Forces Military Police. A man of tremendous character, integrity and thoughtfulness, I can say without reservation that he did justice to both the uniforms he wore […]
Why Attending University Still Matters
By Justin P. Goodrich, LL. M. In recent years I have heard time and time again that attending university just isn’t worth it. Indeed, it seems that there is an ever-growing sentiment that attending a post-secondary institution – especially if pursuing something in the area of the humanities or social sciences – will leave you […]
