Peter A. Downard

Partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Peter Downard is a distinguished senior litigator specializing in defamation law. Renowned for his in-depth expertise, Peter acts as defamation counsel throughout litigation proceedings and has represented clients before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Ontario Court of Appeal, trial courts, and in numerous mediations and advisory roles. His prolific practice encompasses not only defamation but also commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

As the author of The Law of Libel in Canada—a leading authority frequently cited in court decisions—and the volume on Defamation in Halsbury’s Laws of Canada, Peter is recognized as a thought leader in libel and defamation law. His insights have shaped key legal precedents and policy developments.

Peter was a key member of the Attorney General of Ontario’s Advisory Panel on Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPP), contributing to the development and enactment of the Ontario Protection of Public Participation Act, 2015. In addition, he brings comprehensive experience across civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and public inquiries, serving clients with dedication and legal acumen.

Year Called to Bar: 1986 (ON)
Phone: (416) 865-4369
Fax: (416) 364-7813
Email: [email protected]

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