SCC notes importance of defending marginalized groups with 'counter-speech' in anti-SLAPP ruling
Case stemmed from school trustee’s comments about gender identity and sexual orientation
Source: canadianlawyermag.com
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Supreme Court of Canada ruling protects 'counterspeech' from defamation lawsuits
The court’s ruling on the substance of a B.C. defamation suit, stressed the inherent value of speech that defends vulnerable minorities against criticism
British Columbia United States United Kingdom Justice Richard Wagner Justice Michelle Obonsawin Justice Mahmud Jamal
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Defamation case between Chilliwack trustee and former BCTF president at Supreme Court of Canada
Court to decide if Barry Neufeld’s lawsuit goes ahead, or if Glen Hansman’s statements are free speech
Source: cranbrooktownsman.com
Defamation case between Chilliwack trustee and former BCTF president at Supreme Court of Canada – Ladysmith Chronicle
Court to decide if Barry Neufeld’s lawsuit goes ahead, or if Glen Hansman’s statements are free speech
Source: ladysmithchronicle.com
Defamation case between Chilliwack trustee and former BCTF president at Supreme Court of Canada – The Free Press
Court to decide if Barry Neufeld’s lawsuit goes ahead, or if Glen Hansman’s statements are free speech
Source: thefreepress.ca
Defamation case between Chilliwack trustee and former BCTF president at Supreme Court of Canada – Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Court to decide if Barry Neufeld’s lawsuit goes ahead, or if Glen Hansman’s statements are free speech
Source: ominecaexpress.com
Defamation case between Chilliwack trustee and former BCTF president at Supreme Court of Canada – Caledonia Courier
Court to decide if Barry Neufeld’s lawsuit goes ahead, or if Glen Hansman’s statements are free speech
Source: caledoniacourier.com
Defamation case between Chilliwack trustee and former BCTF president at Supreme Court of Canada – Grand Forks Gazette
Court to decide if Barry Neufeld’s lawsuit goes ahead, or if Glen Hansman’s statements are free speech
Source: grandforksgazette.ca
Defamation case between Chilliwack trustee and former BCTF president at Supreme Court of Canada – Mission City Record
Court to decide if Barry Neufeld’s lawsuit goes ahead, or if Glen Hansman’s statements are free speech
Source: missioncityrecord.com
Defamation case between Chilliwack trustee and former BCTF president at Supreme Court of Canada – Agassiz Harrison Observer
Court to decide if Barry Neufeld’s lawsuit goes ahead, or if Glen Hansman’s statements are free speech
Source: agassizharrisonobserver.com