B.C. politics: John Rustad meets Jordan Peterson [Video]

The leader of the B.C. Conservatives sat down with Jordan Peterson for a podcast interview Thursday.

In a social media post, the controversial author and psychologist praised John Rustad as a “distinguished” former cabinet minister who could get B.C. “booming again” if elected premier.

“In principle, he should be up for the job,” Peterson wrote. “Decide for yourself on the basis of our upcoming discussion.”

Peterson said the podcast episode will be out soon, but did not provide a date.

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear an appeal from Peterson over a 2022 order from his professional college requiring that he undergo remedial coaching or risk losing his licence to practise psychology.

The College of Psychologists of Ontario issued the order in response to complaints regarding Peterson’s online commentary on issues ranging from gender transition to climate change.

Following the court’s decision, Peterson said he …