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40108
Rebel News Network Ltd. v. Al Jazeera Media Network
(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-10 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2023-08-03 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2023-08-03 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2023-08-03 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number C69203, 2022 ONCA 79, dated January 28, 2022, is dismissed with costs in accordance with the tariff of fees and disbursements set out in Schedule B of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada. Dismissed, with costs |
|
| 2022-08-02 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2022-05-19 | Certificate (on limitations to public access) | Al Jazeera Media Network |
| 2022-05-19 | Notice of name | Al Jazeera Media Network |
| 2022-05-19 |
Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), REQUIRED - proof of service (rec'd 2022-06-13), Completed on: 2022-06-13, (Printed version filed on 2022-05-20) |
Al Jazeera Media Network |
| 2022-05-03 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED 2022-05-03 | |
| 2022-03-28 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), 23A | Rebel News Network Ltd. |
| 2022-03-28 | Notice of name | Rebel News Network Ltd. |
| 2022-03-28 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2022-03-28, (Printed version filed on 2022-04-04) | Rebel News Network Ltd. |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rebel News Network Ltd. | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jazeera Media Network | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Rebel News Network Ltd.
Counsel
Tamara Markovic
Adam Quirk
145 King Street West
Suite 2200
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 4G2
Telephone: (416) 369-4136
FAX: (416) 864-9223
Email: ischein@mindengross.com
Party: Al Jazeera Media Network
Counsel
Law Chambers
393 University Ave, Suite 2000
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1E6
Telephone: (647) 964-3495
FAX: (416) 593-1352
Email: phil@tunleylaw.ca
Agent
400 - 411 Roosevelt Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K2A 3X9
Telephone: (613) 780-2012
FAX: (613) 688-0271
Email: cbaxter@conwaylitigation.ca
Summary
Keywords
Torts — Libel and slander — Anti-SLAPP legislation — Sections 137.1 to 137.5 of Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C. 43, set out a framework for preventing proceedings that limit freedom of expression on matters of public interest — What is the proper legal framework to be applied — What is the level of harm or damages that a plaintiff is required to establish to allow its action to continue — Whether the nature of the defamation may be so serious as to lessen or relieve the plaintiff’s burden to lead specific evidence of harm — What role, if any, does the plaintiff’s status as a journalism or media organization engaged in expressive activity on political matters of public importance have in the weighing exercise?
Summary
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Rebel News Network Ltd. commenced an action seeking damages. The claim alleges that Aljezeera Media Network published defamatory statements in an Internet article and a YouTube video. Aljezeera Media Network brought a motion under s. 137.1(3) of the Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C. 43, for an order dismissing the action. A motions judge dismissed the defamation action. The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal.
Lower court rulings
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
2021 ONSC 1035, CV-19-631770-0000
Action dismissed
Court of Appeal for Ontario
2022 ONCA 79, C69203
Appeal dismissed
Filed documents
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