Jordan Peterson Rejected by Supreme Court of Canada
Jordan Peterson, world known as one of the smartest Canadians and probably one of the smartest people in modern world as well known as controversial psychologist, attempted to appeal a directive requiring him to take social media training or risk having his license to practice medicine revoked, but his case was dismissed by Canada’s highest court. The organization that regulates psychologists in Ontario mandated that Peterson, who has become well-known worldwide for his opinions on women, masculinity, and gender identity, complete a media training course in 2022. Some of his social media posts, according to the College of Psychologists of Ontario, may be “degrading,” cast doubt on his qualifications as a psychologist, and jeopardize the reputation of the field.
Despite not having an active clinical practice since 2017, the author and former professor at the University of Toronto is still a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. The professional organization looked into Peterson’s social media behaviour in 2022 after receiving complaints on whether or not his posts adhered to its guidelines. It was concluded that the public was put at risk by what looked to be humiliating, degrading, and unprofessional remarks made online.
The college threatened to charge Peterson with professional misconduct if he did not comply with its directive to enroll in a coaching program to reconsider how he handled public remarks. Peterson’s request for judicial review was denied by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and his attempt at an appeal was also denied by the Court of Appeal.
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News about Jordan Peterson’s rejection by the Supreme Court of Canada has sparked an unprecedented outcry and comment battle on social media today.
The news has spread like wildfire! On one side people welcomed the sanctioning while others strongly defended Peterson.
Jordan’s supporters and opposes waging little wars on social media.
The Ontario Superior Court, Divisional Court denied Peterson’s appeal for judicial review, stating that counselling was a “reasonable next step” in light of Peterson’s disregard for prior CPO instructions to speak in public in a more “respectful tone.” Peterson submitted the motion for judicial review last summer. The courts dismissed the claim that public remarks made “off duty” fell outside the purview of a regulator’s investigation, noting that the institution was not dictating to Peterson what he could or could not say.
It is the responsibility of the CPO, Ontario’s regulatory organization for psychologists, to “protect the public interest by monitoring and regulating the practice of psychology.”
After a move for leave to appeal was denied by the Court of Appeal in January, Peterson decided to ask the Supreme Court of Canada to get involved.
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