Conestoga College and Conestoga President John Tibbits are calling on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to dismiss the defamation lawsuit launched by Sault College and Sault President David Orazietti. The lawsuit calls for a full public retraction, direct apology, and $200K in damages. Conestoga reportedly filed a statement of defence in the Fall arguing that Tibbits’ public remarks were a response to “an attack by President Orazietti on Conestoga College’s reputation” and were “protected under qualified privilege.” The Toronto Star states that none of the allegations have been tested in court.
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