The case centered on Peterson's comments on Twitter/X and during personal appearances. The case was heard by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court.

The decision stated that the college had been receiving complaints about Peterson's remarks since 2018. Those included formal complaints and those aired via Twitter. Many of the issues were regarding race, transgenderism, overpopulation, and COVID-19. Peterson was represented by the Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF), which stated that Peterson has maintained that his comments did not pertain to the practice of psychology. According to the decision, Peterson requested that there be a judicial review of the college's Decision of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee  (ICRC), which had requested that Peterson undergo a Specified Continuing Education and Remediation Program (SCERP).

From the ruling:

The ICRC's order followed an investigation into language used by Dr. Peterson in public statements earlier in 2022. In its Decision, the ICRC expressed its concern that Dr. Peterson's comments may be "degrading, demeaning and unprofessional." The ICRC concluded that some of the language used in Dr. Peterson's public statements "may be reasonably regarded by members of the profession as disgraceful, dishonourable and/or unprofessional" and posed "moderate risks of harm to the public." The risks of harm identified by the ICRC included "undermining public trust in the profession of psychology" and "may also raise questions about Dr. Peterson's ability to appropriately carry out his responsibilities as a registered psychologist."

Despite the fact that the CCF and Peterson assert that his comments were made "off the clock," the court ruled that he must take the SCERP training "to address his professionalism in public statements."