Jordan Peterson & free speech in Canada

On August 23rd, An Ontario court ruled against Jordan Peterson Wednesday, and upheld the regulatory body Ontario College of Psychologists decision, that he take social media training, a ruling that many consider to be a chilling development for the future of free speech for Canadians.  This episode explores how this ruling may impact free speech in Canada. References: Peterson v. College of Psychologists of Ontario: https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/peterson-v-college-of-psychologists-of-ontario/ Ontario Court Rules Against Jordan Peterson: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jordan-peterson-court-case-decision-1.6943845 Jordan Peterson's Tweets: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/read-jordan-petersons-tweets-that-prompted-complaints-to-psychologists-college Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/jordan-peterson-losing-free-expression-case-puts-us-all-at-risk Howard Levitt, Senior partner of Levitt Sheikh: https://financialpost.com/fp-work/jordan-peterson-ruling-empowers-woke-bodies-to-discipline-members Dr. Shawn Whatley, past President of the Ontario Medical Association: https://troymedia.com/politicslaw/what-the-jordan-peterson-case-reveals-about-regulatory-colleges/ https://nationalpost.com/opinion/shawn-whatley-jordan-petersons-regulator-is-fighting-for-itself-not-patients If you have comments about this episode or topics you'd like me to explore in future episodes, please submit them here:   https://www.rachellelamb.com/contact-rachelle