Background: The plaintiffs filed a claim in March 2021 against Daryl MacAskill for defamation. MacAskill had made several derogatory posts online about Ralph Van Der Walle and his business activities.

Legal Arguments/Issues:

1. Defamation Claim:

   • Plaintiffs alleged defamation, seeking general, special, aggravated, punitive damages, and a permanent injunction.
   • Justice Block granted an interlocutory injunction in March 2021, which MacAskill initially complied with but later violated.
   • In 2022, Justice Riley found MacAskill liable for defamation, granting the plaintiffs’ summary trial application and permanent injunctive relief.

2. Contempt of Court:

   • MacAskill was found guilty of contempt in August 2023 for violating court orders and was sentenced to 15 days imprisonment.

3. Defendant's Application:

   • MacAskill sought orders to compel telecommunications companies to provide information linking the plaintiffs to alleged defamatory posts.
   • The court dismissed this application, noting a lack of expert evidence and non-compliance with procedural rules.

Conclusion: The court dismissed MacAskill’s application and awarded costs to the plaintiffs, Canada Easy Investment Store Corporation and Ralph Van Der Walle, on the ordinary scale. The total amount of the costs was not specified in the document.