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Edmonton Hyatt Place hosting Jordan Peterson book launch

Jordan Peterson has found a new venue to host his book launch in Edmonton.

The controversial University of Toronto professor was refused by Citadel Theatre on Tuesday

Jordan Peterson made headlines in 2016 when he refused to use gender-neutral pronouns. (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Author Jordan Peterson has found a new venue to host his book launch in Edmonton. 

Peterson is a controversial University of Toronto professor who made headlines in 2016 for refusing to use gender-neutral pronouns. 

A representative from Hyatt Place Edmonton-Downtown confirmed that Peterson will be speaking at the hotel on Feb. 11.

On Tuesday, the Citadel Theatre refused to let Peterson rent its space for the same night. 

Representatives from the theatre said the lecture didn't align with their organizational values.

The Hyatt Place event has already sold out.