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Miss Universe Canada crowned tonight, Jenna Talackova no shoo-in

Started by SandraJane, May 20, 2012, 10:52:45 AM

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May 20, 2012, 10:52:45 AM




Miss Universe Canada crowned tonight, Jenna Talackova no shoo-in


By Cassandra Szklarski, Canadian Press May 19, 2012


http://www.canada.com/news/Miss+Universe+Canada+crowned+tonight+Jenna+Talackova+shoo/6649886/story.html



Transgendered contestant Jenna Talackova takes part in Miss Universe Canada competition while wearing her bikini as she leaves the stage in Toronto on May 17, 2012.
Photograph by: Mark Blinch , Reuters


TORONTO - A civil rights breakthrough at Miss Universe Canada may not be universal.

Miss Universe publicity director Brenda Mendoza says transgender competitors are welcome at all of its pageants around the world.

But she says it's being left to the individual franchises to determine if the recent policy change is carried out.

Vancouver's Jenna Talackova spurred the change with her fight to compete at Miss Universe Canada.

She's the first transgender competitor to seek the Miss Universe Canada crown. The winner will be announced tonight in Toronto.
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