Protection of Public Participation Act (PPPA) – Application to Dismiss Defamation Claim Unsuccessful

Lawsuits brought for an improper purpose to silence expression and financially punish critics are known strategic lawsuits against public participation (also referred to as SLAPP). The Protection of Public Participation Act (“PPPA”) came into force in British Columbia recently. The PPPA is BC’s anti-SLAPP legislation. Its purpose is to enhance public participation on important public issues.…

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Protection of Public Participation Act FAILS to Dismiss Defamation Claim

The Protection of Public Participation Act (“PPPA”) came into force in early 2019 in British Columbia which serves to enhance public participation in speaking out on important public issues. The Act protects the public from being sued in defamation for expressing their views on matters of public interest. These defamation lawsuits are known as strategic…

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Protection of Public Participation Act (“PPPA”) – Another Defamation Action Dismissed

Lawsuits brought for an improper purpose to silence expression and financially punish critics are known strategic lawsuits against public participation (also referred to as SLAPP). The Protection of Public Participation Act (“PPPA”) came into force in British Columbia earlier this year. The PPPA is our province’s anti-SLAPP legislation. Its purpose is to enhance public participation…

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Protection of Public Participation Act – SOGI Defamation Action Dismissed

The Protection of Public Participation Act (“PPPA”) came into force in British Columbia earlier this year. The PPPA is of utmost importance. It protects British Columbians from being sued for expressing their views on matters of public interest. This new law safeguards people from strategic lawsuits against public participation (known as SLAPPs) which aim to…

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