What defines “good character” and what is the test for it?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Theyagamurti v. Law Society of Ontario, 2019 ONLSTH 45 (CanLII):
Armstrong v. Law Society of Upper Canada[1] reviews the jurisprudence and notes that good character has been defined as “moral or ethical strength, distinguishable as an amalgam of virtuous attributes or traits which undoubtedly include, among others, integrity, candour, empathy and honesty.”[2]
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