The applicants sought an interim, interlocutory, and permanent injunction to prevent the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from publishing a news story regarding alleged breaches of contract and customer complaints.
They also sought damages from former customers who spoke to the CBC.
The court dismissed the application, finding that the applicants failed to meet the high test for an injunction in defamation proceedings, particularly given the constitutional protection of freedom of expression.
The court also found that damages would be an adequate remedy and that the balance of convenience favored the respondents.
Costs were awarded on a full indemnity basis due to the improper and vexatious nature of the application, including the naming of former customers as respondents.
