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Daniel Reid quoted in CBC Investigates article on defamation

January 30, 2026

Harper Grey lawyer, Daniel Reid, was recently quoted in a CBC Investigates article published on January 29, 2026. The article, titled “Cat sitter banned from making claims about human burials at Surrey pet cemetery,” investigated the details around a consent order issued by a BC Supreme Court Judge that banned a cat sitter from making defamatory claims about the owners of a pet cemetery.

In the article, Dan remarks that “the takeaway should be, for everyone, be careful about what you say online because Canadian law protects reputation.”

Read the full article here.

Daniel maintains a broad defamation, privacy and insurance practice, with particular experience in online defamation, breach of privacy, and professional negligence cases. Read more about his specific expertise here.

Important Notice: The information contained in this Article is intended for general information purposes only and does not create a lawyer-client relationship. It is not intended as legal advice from Harper Grey LLP or the individual author(s), nor intended as a substitute for legal advice on any specific subject matter. Detailed legal counsel should be sought prior to undertaking any legal matter. The information contained in this Article is current to the last update and may change. Last Update: January 30, 2026.

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