Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a historic apology to LGBT Canadians in the House of Commons today, saying sorry for decades of "state-sponsored, systematic oppression and rejection." Speaking to a packed and emotional chamber, Trudeau expressed shame, sorrow and deep regret to the civil servants, military members and criminalized Canadians who endured discrimination and injustice based on their sexual orientation. And it is our collective shame that this apology took so long – many who suffered are no longer alive to hear these words. MPs rose together in applause to the apology, which at times brought Trudeau to tears. Trudeau on LGBT apology0:21Some gay members of the Canadian Armed Forces were also discharged for what was termed "psychopathic personality with abnormal sexuality."

Source: CBC News November 28, 2017 16:25 UTC