What is libel (in Canada)?

The Canadian Supreme Court is considering a case in which an individual was accused of libel because he linked to a site that was libelous (if I have this right). Slashdot has carried a post interpreting this as a question of whether linking is publishing. This second issue seems a throw back to issues that were raised when the Internet first became popular – could I object if someone linked to my content (not offered it from their server). Not sure I get the basis for this secondary concern, but even the first issue is cause for some thought. Are we endorsing the accuracy of any content we point to with a link.

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