The fact that some comments are defending Google is insane to me. My only guess is that they are all from USA and have a very "american" view of things.
Google has an ethical and moral responsibility to not allow its platform to be used for defamatory purposes.
While Google is an American company, it operates in many countries around the world and should be held accountable for its actions in each of these countries. The issue is not about one country telling another what to do but rather about a company being held accountable for its actions in a particular jurisdiction. The Canadian court system has the responsibility to enforce Canadian laws and protect the rights of its citizens, including the Montrealer in this case.
If you don't agree with that, don't offer your service in Canada.
Google has an ethical and moral responsibility to not allow its platform to be used for defamatory purposes.
While Google is an American company, it operates in many countries around the world and should be held accountable for its actions in each of these countries. The issue is not about one country telling another what to do but rather about a company being held accountable for its actions in a particular jurisdiction. The Canadian court system has the responsibility to enforce Canadian laws and protect the rights of its citizens, including the Montrealer in this case.
If you don't agree with that, don't offer your service in Canada.