Facts: Rainbow Alliance Dryden and Caitlin Hartlen sued Brian Webster for defamation, alleging he falsely accused them of predatory behavior towards children in a Facebook post. Webster countered, claiming the lawsuit was strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP).

Issues: The court needed to determine whether Webster's comments constituted protected public interest speech under the anti-SLAPP legislation or if they were defamatory, perpetuating harmful stereotypes against the 2SLGBTQI community.

Court's Ruling: The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that Webster's motion to dismiss the lawsuit as SLAPP was denied. The court found that his comments did not serve the public interest but rather spread harmful and unfounded stereotypes against the 2SLGBTQI community.

Costs/Damages: The motion was dismissed, allowing the defamation action to proceed. The court did not make an immediate ruling on costs, outlining a process for both parties to submit further arguments on the matter.