BPC Bulletin: B.C. Legislature Considers Anti-SLAPP Bill

News Reports and Commentary Selected by Franklin Carter of the Book and Periodical Council’s Freedom of Expression Committee

In Victoria, the B.C. legislature heard the first reading of Bill 2 — the Protection of Public Participation Act — on February 13, 2019.

The bill, which was introduced by Attorney General David Eby, seeks to curtail costly and meritless lawsuits that stifle public debate.

In The Georgia Straight, Charlie Smith reports:
https://www.straight.com/news/1201486/attorney-general-david-eby-introduces-legislation-ward-nuisance-suits-stifle-public

The Book and Periodical Council was formed in 1975 as the Book and Periodical Development Council to provide a venue for members to discuss industry issues, address mutual concerns and undertake projects for the benefit of Canadian writing and publishing.