Kael McKenzie is a transgender judge from Winnpeg, Canada.

McKenzie has been an active member of the legal and LGBTQ communities.

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In Mid-December, Kael McKenzie was appointed to the bench, he officially took his seat in the Manitoba court on February 12th, 2016, he is the first self-identified transgender judge in Canada.

In an interview, McKenzie explained that his experiences in the Canadian Forces and as a transgender man have helped him feel connected to Manitoba.

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According to many news sources, McKenzie's openness regarding his gender has helped many Canadians embrace their own gender.

after graduating from the University of Manitoba in 2006, McKenzie was a prosecutor for five years after graduating and called to the bar a year later.

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