Kael McKenzie sworn in as 1st transgender judge in Canadian history

[stephaniec]

Kael McKenzie sworn in as 1st transgender judge in Canadian history

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/transgender-judge-kael-mckenzie-manitoba-appointment-1.3446720?cmp=rss

CBC/CBC News Posted: Feb 12, 2016 5:37 PM CT| Last Updated: Feb 12, 2016 6:50 PM CT

"Canada's first transgender judge was sworn in today in Winnipeg.

After being appointed to the bench in mid-December, former Crown attorney Kael McKenzie officially took his seat in the Manitoba court Friday.

"Kael is the first self-identified transgender judge in Canada and that is something to be celebrated," a judge said to a crowd of applause at the swearing-in ceremony."

[Violets]

Oh wow, that's awesome! It's comforting knowing that public awareness and acceptance of us is improving. Times are certainly changing, and it's only going to get better.