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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

221. Canadian Constitutional Crisis | Brian Peckford

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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🗓️ 27 January 2022

⏱️ 71 minutes

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To support this action https://www.jccf.ca/donate/ As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following: *All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free *Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions) *Presale access to events *Premium, detailed show notes for future episodes Sign up here: https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.com We posted this discussion start to finish in uncut form to maintain full and complete transparency, given its import. It was recorded on January 25th, 2022 and released the next day. Link to the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms press release: https://www.jccf.ca/the-charters-only-living-signatory-sues-canada-over-travel-mandates/ Information on how to support the JCCF in this matter: https://twitter.com/JCCFCanada/status/1486446844490231811?s=20 Brian Peckford and I discussed his reentry to the political arena after denouncing the Canadian Government for infringements on the Canadian Charter of Rights--a document he played a key role in drafting. In this intense conversation, Peckford outlines a combined plan of action against the Canadian Government over their COVID-19 response and ongoing use of power. Starting his career as an educator, the Honorable Brian Peckford then served as the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador for nearly a decade. He is also an author, former minister, and notable member of the PC Party. More from the Honorable Brian Peckford: Blog: https://peckford42.wordpress.com/about-the-blog/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Some-Will-Shine-Have-More/dp/1771170247 This episode was sponsored by: -ReliefBand. Go to https://reliefband.com and use code “JBP” for 20% off + free shipping! -Zocdoc. Go to https://zocdoc.com/JBP or download the app and find a top-rated doctor today. _____________ Timestamps: _____________ [00:00] Political context for the interview [07:32] Jordan introduces his esteemed guest the Honorable Brian Peckford, former prime minister of Newfoundland and Labrador [10:47] Peterson and Peckford’s discussions over the last week [13:07] Rights infringed by Government despite Charter of Rights [18:10] Four tests before revoking Canadian rights [20:39] Appropriate use of emergency measures [22:21] Why YouTube and not (more traditional) media outlets? Following the money [25:23] Peckford's assertive denouncement; establishing precedents [30:20] Can Canadian courts be relied upon for fair and impartial hearings? [33:49] Canadian mobility rights [36:14] Subversion of the parliamentary process during the pandemic [43:05] Changes in transmission/vaccination rates & societal effects after 1st lockdown [44:25] Accountability & Government inertia in the face of faulty measures [51:23] Ramifications of a federal win [54:40] The second (competing) Charter of Rights [01:01:09] Jordans' summary of the accusations up to this point. Degradation of civic involvement. Why civic education matters. [01:09:02] Recap [01:11:16] Peckford’s appeal to Canadian citizens For Advertising Inquiries, visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheJordanBPetersonPodcast

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0:00.0

Welcome to season 4 episode 78 of the Jordan B Peterson podcast. I'm Michaela Peterson.

0:06.3

This is a very important episode regarding the fate of Canada, the freedom of Canadian people,

0:11.5

which is seriously at risk right now. Honorable Brian Pekford is announcing that he's going to be

0:16.3

taking legal action against the Canadian government for infringing upon the Canadian charter of rights.

0:21.5

This is serious. This could be a big win for Canada. The Honorable Brian Pekford served as

0:26.4

premier of Newfoundland and Labrador for a decade. He wrote part of the charter of rights,

0:31.3

so he knows when it's being abused. He started in 1972 in the House of Assembly and served as

0:37.2

a minister until he became premier in 1979. Pekford and dad discussed the legal strategy in response

0:43.6

to Canadian health measures and what a federal win for his case would entail. The abuse of power

0:48.6

for emergency measures that's occurring now. And they also discussed choosing YouTube and podcasting

0:54.2

over traditional media outlets. Also a quick thanks to Lex Friedman for lending us his studio to record

0:59.8

this at the last minute. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Again, if you want an ad free experience

1:06.1

of this podcast, check out show notes or go to JordanB Peterson dot supercast dot com and you can

1:12.8

sign up for $10 a month or $100 a year. That'll change what you press on in Spotify or Apple

1:18.0

podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts to the ad free version.

1:37.3

Hello everyone. I'm here today with a historical figure in the Canadian landscape.

1:45.1

The honorable Brian Pekford former premier of Newfoundland. We've been talking over the last

1:51.7

couple of days about the broader events in Canada in relationship to the political and constitutional

2:00.6

work that Mr. Pekford did in the 1980s and decided that it was necessary to have a serious

2:08.0

conversation about such things at this time. I'm going to open this with a bio of Mr. Pekford

2:14.1

so that everyone is situated in the proper place to appreciate the conversation. The honorable

2:20.2

A. Bryant Pekford PC was born August 27th 1942 in Whitburn, Newfoundland graduating from Lewisport

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