Globe & Mail:

Former radio host Jian Ghomeshi has agreed to withdraw a $55-million lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in the public broadcaster’s favour, and to address his October dismissal from the corporation through a union grievance.

“The civil suit has been dismissed with costs in favour of the CBC,” said Chuck Thompson, head of public affairs for the CBC, in an interview.

The CBC will be awarded $18,000 in costs, though the suit’s dismissal must still be formalized with a court order. Mr. Ghomeshi does not receive any money through the agreement he has reached with the CBC, Mr. Thompson said.

Mr. Ghomeshi had originally filed the lawsuit a day after he was fired from the CBC on Oct. 26, claiming breach of confidence, defamation and punitive damages.

According to the CBC, Mr. Ghomeshi will now contest his dismissal through a grievance for reinstatement already filed with the help of the union that represents him, the Canadian Media Guild...

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