Controversial psychologist tells B.C. hearing he feels a duty to speak out on transgender issues
A hearing for a B.C. nurse facing potential discipline over her public statements about transgender people has turned into a debate over whether a controversial psychologist is qualified to testify as an expert witness.
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![Since 2021, Toronto psychologist James Cantor has testified in more than 20 cases in the U.S. involving transgender issues. Since 2021, Toronto psychologist James Cantor has testified in more than 20 cases in the U.S. involving transgender issues.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6979357.1695934820!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/james-cantor.jpeg)
A hearing for a B.C. nurse facing potential discipline over her public statements about transgender people has turned into a debate over whether a controversial psychologist is qualified to testify as an expert witness.