Sentences with phrase «speech immunity protections»

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Gutowski v. Clayton delivers a clear message that the extensive speech immunity protections afforded by the common law defence of absolute privilege will not extend to statements made by municipal councilors in council meetings.

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Gutowski v. Clayton [1](«Gutowski») delivers a clear message that the extensive speech immunity protections afforded by the common law defence of absolute privilege will not extend to statements made by municipal councilors in council meetings.