Bill 31: The Defamation Act

This bill affects anyone who publishes content in Saskatchewan — including media outlets, bloggers, social media operators, academic journals, and businesses that put out public statements or reports. If your business publishes content online or in print and someone claims it's defamatory, you now have 14 days' notice before they can sue you, giving you a window to respond or apologize. Businesses that host or republish content (like websites or online platforms) could be ordered by a court to remove or de-index defamatory material. Peer-reviewed academic or scientific publishers get added protection, while public-facing businesses reporting on government proceedings or public meetings are also shielded from defamation claims as long as they act in good faith.