Ontario

The Government of Ontario announced today that, "Ontario has passed the Protection of Public Participation Act, 2015, which is aimed at stopping strategic lawsuits." (http://news.ontario.ca/mag/en/2015/10/protection-of-publicparticipation-
act.html)

Ontario Passes Law to Protect Freedom of Expression
News Release

Province Works to End Strategic Lawsuits That Stifle Free Speech
October 28, 2015 12:00 P.M.Ministry of the Attorney General
Today Ontario passed an act that protects freedom of speech on matters of public interest.

CJFE applauds the passing of Anti-SLAPP legislation in Ontario
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
By Rignam Wangkhang

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are on the rise in Ontario. This trend was recognized by the Environment Commissioner of Ontario in his 2008-09 Annual Report and in concerns raised by various non-governmental organizations and municipalities across the province. It has also been acknowledged by the Ontario Government through an expert advisory panel that provided advice on how to design an effective anti-SLAPP law for the province (see the panel's October, 2010 report).