An Introduction to Defamation Law–
A Resource for Canadian Scholars
[le français suit]
Dear member,
Clashes between free expression and the need to protect a person’s reputation are governed by law of defamation.
The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, in collaboration with the Association of Canadian College and University Teachers of English, has developed a member resource specifically on this topic.
In this
webinar for Canadian scholars at any stage of their careers, presenters
Stéphane Émard-Chabot, Jennifer Andrews and
Chantal Richard will provide an overview of the legal principles and processes used to assess defamation in the context of academic work.
Join us and learn about:
- How a basic understanding of defamation law can empower Canadian scholars
- Defamation in institutional and personal contexts
- General recommendations on how to deal with defamation lawsuits
Speakers:
Stéphane Émard-Chabot, Part-time Professor, University of Ottawa
Jennifer Andrews, President, Association of Canadian College and University Teachers of English (English webinar)
Chantal Richard, Associate Professor, University of New Brunswick (French webinar)
This is a members-only event, although both webinars and the member resource document will be posted online in January 2020 for the broader community to enjoy.