"Defamatory material" refers to any information or content that harms someone's reputation or character by falsely or unfairly stating negative things about them. Full definition
[256] Canadian courts have recognized the increased potential for harm associated with the publication of defamatory material on the Internet. (courts.gov.bc.ca)
Here is a link to a useful decision from the BC Courts yesterday which confirms what we always thought was the case: that linking to allegedly defamatory material does not constitute republication so as to expose the linking site to liability in defamation. (slaw.ca)
Nsibiet John who publishes a local newspaper, The Ink, was ordered to be arrested for allegedly publishing defamatory materials against the deputy governor. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)