In what circumstances will the Respondent be liable for defamation if his agent published an article without the knowledge, understanding and consent of Respondent's agents?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Beaulieu v. Queen's University, 2004 ABCA 393 (CanLII):
In such circumstances, publication to the Respondent’s agents must be taken to have occurred with the knowledge, understanding and consent of the Respondent. Accordingly, mindful of the test in McNichol v. Grandy, supra, an essential element of the tort of defamation is absent.
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