Mr. Neufeld, an elected official, made controversial comments about sexual orientation and gender identity. Mr. Hansman, a teacher and former union president, responded with harsh criticism. Mr. Neufeld sued Mr. Hansman for defamation — only to have the Supreme Court of Canada dismiss his claim as a “SLAPP”. 

What does Hansman v. Neufeld mean for the protection of 2SLGBTQI+ in the courts, for free speech, and for defamation law? Adam Goldenberg speaks with McCarthy Tétrault litigators Ljiljana Stanić and Solomon McKenzie about the Hansman case and its implications, on this special Pride month episode.