The law of libel in Canada
By: Peter A. Downard
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: LexisNexis Canada Inc.
Published: 2018
Place of publication: Toronto, Ontario
Language: eng
Number of pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9780433494690
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Libel and slander
Work titles: Libel
Description: "Canadian libel law is designed to strike a balance between two essential values - protection from harmful publications on one side and protection of free expression on the other. [This book] guides you through libel law's thicket of rules, exceptions, shifting onuses and other legal considerations. Coverage includes cases decided since publication of the third edition in 2014, what constitutes defamation, the defences available, remedies, and how defamation ties into technological advancements and privacy laws."--
Notes: Previously published as "Libel."

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A black letter overview --; title: Libel and freedom of expression --; title: The defamatory statement --; title: Refernce to the plantiff --; title: Publication --; title: Justification --; title: Absolute privilege --; title: Reports privileged by statue --; title: Qualified privilege at common law --; title: Responsible communication --; title: Fair comment --; title: Consent --; title: Notice requirements and limitation periods --; title: Damages --; title: Apologies and retractions --; title: Injunctions --; title: Screening for "SLAPP" litigation --; title: Slander and other torts.