Jordan Peterson criticizes Canadian court for supporting psychologist organization’s censorship attempt.

A Canadian Court Upholds Sanctioning of Dr. Jordan Peterson

A Canadian⁢ court has recently upheld the sanctioning of Dr. Jordan Peterson by a psychologist governing ⁢body. This ⁣body has specifically targeted Peterson for his criticism of transgender ideology, climate alarmism, and the ⁢Canadian government.

The College of Psychologists of‌ Ontario, which has embraced radical gender theory in recent years, ⁢has ⁤threatened to remove ⁤Peterson’s clinical psychology license over his social media activity if he⁢ did not go through a so-called “specified continuing education ⁤or remedial program.”

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice​ has ordered Peterson to‌ pay $25,000 to the College ‍of Psychologists and has upheld the requirement for him to undergo a social media education ‌program.

This organization is not punishing Peterson for any interactions with patients. Instead, they⁣ are censuring, ⁢fining, and⁤ attempting ⁢to‍ “reeducate” him for his public comments, including⁢ those made on social media and during podcast appearances.

Peterson has responded by strongly‍ criticizing the court’s decision and vowing to make ⁢”every aspect” of the case public.

“So the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled‍ that [the College of Psychologists of Ontario] can pursue their prosecution,” Peterson wrote. “If‍ you think that you have a right to free speech in Canada, You’re delusional. I will ​make every aspect of this public. And we will see what happens when utter transparency is the rule. Bring it ‍on.”

Some of Peterson’s supposed offenses, according to the College of Psychologists, ⁣include retweeting Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s criticism of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,​ criticizing ⁣a former senior Trudeau aide, and expressing⁣ opposition to the idea of the Ottawa police taking custody of the children of Trucker ‌Convoy protesters.

Other supposed offenses do not involve direct criticism of the ⁤Canadian government. For example, Peterson stated on Joe Rogan’s podcast that accepting radical gender theory is a sign of⁤ “civilizations collapsing,” called climate change models unreliable, and ⁤criticized Sports Illustrated for featuring a ‍plus-sized swimsuit model on the cover.

In the latest ruling, the court rejected Peterson’s ‍application to block the forced training, stating that the‌ College ⁣of Psychologists had a compelling public interest ​in ‍regulating Peterson’s statements.

“I have concluded⁤ that ​the application should be dismissed. In my view, the Decision of the ICRC [Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee] adequately and reasonably considered Dr. Peterson’s statements in the context of the College’s statutory mandate to regulate the profession in the public interest,” wrote Judge‍ Paul Schabas.

Judge Schabas also claimed in the decision that “the order is not disciplinary⁣ and does not prevent Dr. Peterson from expressing himself on controversial topics; it has a minimal impact on his right to⁣ freedom of ‍expression.”

Prior to the release of the ⁢decision, Peterson expressed his unwavering support for his comments.

“The decision of an Ontario court re the allegations levied ⁣against me by [the College of Psychologists of Ontario] is due⁤ tomorrow. I stand by what I have said⁢ and ‍done and wish them​ luck in their continued prosecution. ⁣They’re going to need it,” the best-selling author and DailyWire+ host said. “I tweeted and otherwise expressed my ⁣opposition to trans surgery butchery, [Justin Trudeau] and his minions, and the lying climate apocalypse-mongers. All that’s looking pretty good from my end. And if I can’t express such‌ opinions in Canada, I will let the world know.”

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