Kael McKenzie
Kael McKenzie (born 1971) is a Canadian judge, who was appointed to the Provincial Court of Manitoba on December 17, 2015.[1] He is noted as the first transgender person ever appointed a judge in Canada.[2]
A 2006 graduate of the
Canadian Forces before attending law school.[3] Outside of his legal work, he has also been a volunteer for the Winnipeg Folk Festival, the St. James Historical Museum and the North American Indigenous Games.[4]
He is a member of the Manitoba Métis Nation.[5]
References
- ^ "Manitoba appoints first transgender judge Kael McKenzie". CBC News, December 18, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Canada appoints its first transgender judge". The Globe and Mail, December 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "Trail-blazing transgender judge". Winnipeg Free Press, December 19, 2015.
- ^ "Manitoba Announces Appointment of New Provincial Court Judge". Government of Manitoba, December 17, 2015.
- ^ "Kael McKenzie sworn in as 1st transgender judge in Canadian history". CBC News, February 12, 2016.
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