Lawyer James Manson takes us through an anti-SLAPP motion he filed in the $300 million lawsuit against Freedom Convoy protestors and donors. He explains why in this instance--a class action nuisance lawsuit--an anti-SLAPP motion is unique. But it fits here because the case involves free expression on issues of public policy. And it was for cases of free expression on issues of public policy that anti-SLAPP legislation was written.
Justice Centre, Feb 16, 2023: Zexi Li et al v. Chris Barber et al
CBC, Jul 29, 2023: Convoy organizers try to quash $300-million lawsuit
Osler, Sep 14, 2020: Supreme Court rearticulates test under Ontario “anti-SLAPP” legislation
NiemanLab, Oct 27, 2021: SLAPP lawsuits are a growing tool for stopping investigative journalism around the world
Globe and Mail, Mar 1, 2023: Law meant to protect free speech from abusive libel suits is misused, says Ontario Court of Appeal
Justice Centre POEC video, Oct 14, 2022: Day 2 - Miller crosses De La Ronde and Li
Ottawa Citizen, Mar 15, 2023: Convoy protest class action lawsuit adds to list of defendants, expands roster of included residents
Ottawa Convoy Class Action website
Ontario: Civil case management
CanLII: Rules of Civil Procedure Chapters, Particular Proceedings, Rule 77 - Civil Case Management, 1st ed, 2021
Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens