The small village of Très-Saint-Redempteur, Que., near the Ontario border, is known for its towering historical Catholic church — and now, for being home to Canada's first openly transgender mayor. The election of Julie Lemieux last Sunday flew under the radar as the surprising victory of Valérie Plante, Montreal's first elected woman mayor, stole the headlines. The irony of her religiously-rooted village having been the one to create the milestone was not lost on Lemieux. (Radio-Canada)Lemieux, 45, isn't only the first known trans person to be elected in Canada, she is the first woman to be elected in her municipality, founded in 1880. The church of Très-Saint-Rédempteur is now used as a cultural centre.

Source: CBC News November 10, 2017 22:25 UTC