# Wet Hot Libel Summer: the Caylan Ford/Press Progress Fiasco

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Podcast: [CANADALAND](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canadaland-317958)
Published: 2026-08-05T10:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

Seven years in, we're looking at what might just be the longest and most involved media defamation trial in Canadian history: former Alberta United Conservative Party candidate Caylan Ford is suing PressProgress, the CBC, Toronto Star and several others, for $7.65 million. She says that they wrongly portrayed her as a white supremacist, they say that they were only quoting her…  Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Andrea Varsany (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Jen Gerson Photo Further reading:  Caylan Ford Statement of Claim PressProgress Statement of Claim Defend Canadian Journalism - Broadbent Institute   Defend Canadian Journalism - PressProgress   Litigation — Caylan Ford Support PressProgress - Defend Canadian Journalism Caylan Ford speaks out: Former UCP candidate reveals why she was “cancelled” | Keean Bexte   Resisting the mob (feat. Caylan Ford)   When the Mob Came Alberta Needs Anti-SLAPP Legislation!   UCP Candidate Complained ‘White Supremacist Terrorists’ Are Treated Unfairly, Leaked Messages Show Press Progress claims my lawsuit is a frivolous SLAPP action. Here are the facts.      Sponsors: oxio : Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! Douglas : Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit do uglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer. Article : Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Shopify…

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