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Protection of Public Participation Act

By Occasional Contributors | 6 Minutes Read March 19, 2020

Defamation, the Protection of Public Participation Act and strategic lawsuits against public participation

On March 25, 2019, the Protection of Public Participation Act (the “PPPA”) was assented to bringing into force legislation aimed at combating strategy lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs).

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business, Finance and Accounting / defamation, money laundering, Protection of Public Participation Act, whistleblower protections

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 5 Minutes Read November 8, 2019

Keeping things in context: B.C. Court of Appeal considers the roles of context and public debate in defamation cases

The B.C. Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Northwest Organics, Limited Partnership v. Fandrich demonstrates the importance of keeping things in context when determining whether an allegedly defamatory statement has a defamatory meaning.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Finance and Accounting / defamation, defamation claims, defamatory statements, Northwest Organics, Protection of Public Participation Act, public debate

By Occasional Contributors | 6 Minutes Read September 27, 2018

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies test under “anti-SLAPP” legislation

Ontario’s anti-SLAPP legislation seeks to provide an appropriate balance between freedom of expression and the right to be able to defend and protect one’s reputation.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business, Finance and Accounting / 2015, anti-SLAPP legislation, dismissal of a claim, litigation, matter of public interest, Protection of Public Participation Act

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