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Interestingly in Quebec (unlike other provinces), truth does not constitute an absolute defense against libel and defaming. Truthfulness is only a defence if th
by Valgrim 5y ago
Interestingly in Quebec (unlike other provinces), truth does not constitute an absolute defense against libel and defaming. Truthfulness is only a defence if the information was published in the public interest and without malice.
Here's a famous cause about it: https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/2168/index.do https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/2168/in...