December 22, 2009
Supreme Court affirms "responsible communication" defense to defamation
The Supreme Court in Grant v. Torstar has held that "responsible communications" by journalists, bloggers, and others who disseminate matters of public interest will qualify as a defense to a defamation action. To make out the defense, a publisher must show that the publication was on a matter of public interest and that the publisher was diligent in ensuring the veracity of the publication.
