Jordan Peterson Loses Court Battle, Prepares To Attend Mandated Social Media Retraining

On August 9, 2024, Dr. Jordan B Peterson @jordanbpeterson writes:

"My reaction to the Supreme Court dismissing my freedom of speech case and mandated social media retraining."

Source:
https://x.com/jordanbpeterson/status/1822055393918644434

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Summary by Brave Browser AI:

On August 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear Jordan Peterson’s appeal regarding an order from the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) to undergo social media training or risk losing his license to practice as a psychologist. This decision marks the end of Peterson’s legal battle against the CPO.

Background

In 2022, the CPO ordered Peterson to undergo a social media training program due to concerns over his online posts, which were deemed “degrading” and potentially harmful to his professional reputation and the public. Peterson argued that the order was an infringement on his free speech rights. He initially lost his case in the Ontario Superior Court and the Court of Appeal, and subsequently sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court dismissed Peterson’s application for leave to appeal, upholding the lower court decisions. As is customary, the Court did not provide reasons for its decision.

Consequences

Peterson has agreed to attend the social media training program as ordered by the CPO. His lawyer, Howard Levitt, characterized the decision as “a tragic day for Canada” and expressed concerns about the chilling effect it may have on Canadians’ freedom of speech and debate.

Reactions

Egale Canada, a national advocacy group for 2SLGBTQ+ communities, welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision, stating that it upholds the importance of professional accountability and standards in the field of psychology.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre expressed support for Peterson, tweeting that the decision was an “outrageous attack on free speech.”

Key Takeaways

1. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear Jordan Peterson’s appeal, upholding the lower court decisions.

2. Peterson has agreed to attend the social media training program as ordered by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

3. The decision has raised concerns about the impact on Canadians’ freedom of speech and debate.

4. The case highlights the tension between individual free speech rights and professional accountability in regulated fields.