The Need for Anti-SLAPP Legislation in Ontario

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are on the rise in Ontario. This trend has been recognised by the Environment Commissioner of Ontario and various non-governmental organizations and municipalities across the province. It has also been acknowledged by the Ontario Government which recently convened an expert advisory panel to provide advice on how to design an effective anti-SLAPP law for the province (see the panel's October, 2010 report). Collected here are documents on this topic produced by CELA and our partners.