On Sunday she became the first transgender person to be nominated by a major political party as a candidate at any level of government in Canada. Earlier this year, Winnipeg transgender advocate Shandi Strong ran unsuccessfully for the Liberals in Manitoba's provincial election. Oger will now try to win the provincial riding of Vancouver-False Creek in May, which is currently held by the B.C. "If I am elected I'll become the first transgender person in Canadian history to get elected to any position," she said. Now Oger says it's time to focus on getting ready to win the riding in May.

Source: CBC News November 28, 2016 02:15 UTC