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Edwin A. Goodman
The Honourable Edwin A. (Eddie) Goodman is a Canadian lawyer and political figure.
Goodman was called to the bar in 1947 is one of the founding partners of Goodmans LLP, a Toronto law firm as well as a life bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada. He is best known, however, for his political work as an advisor and fundraiser for both the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and particularly the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario having being a friend and advisor to both Premier John Robarts and Premier Bill Davis. He has served as the national chair of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and as vice-president of both the Ontario and federal Progressive Conservative Party.
Goodman is also active in charity work as honourary president of the Boy Scouts of Canada and as a director for various bodies such as the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and Princess Margarate Hospital. He was also chairman of the Royal Ontario Museum for six years.
In 1992, Goodman was named to the Security Intelligence Review Committee and was appointed to the Queen's Privy Council for Canada.
His autobiography, The Life of the Party, was published in 1988. He is also a recipient of the Order of Canada.
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