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Captain(N) the Honourable Mr. Justice Walter R. E. Goodfellow

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    Awarded on: 2005-10-27
    Invested on: 2006-04-28
    Captain Goodfellow's outstanding leadership as Chair of the Military Judges Selection Committee has made a significant contribution to the enhancement of the military judiciary’s independence. A founding member of the Committee, Captain Goodfellow organized and led, in 2000, the development of an unprecedented system of assessment for military judge candidates, one that balances the best practices of federal judicial appointments with the unique demands of the Canadian Forces. His exemplary professionalism and untiring dedication have strengthened the Canadian Forces and the military justice system as a national institution.