Elliott Page announces he is transgender, Mafia perks in Casinos prompts audit, B.C. Hospitals under fire for Anti-Indigenous discrimination

Hadassah Alencar

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Elliott Page announces he is transgender

Famous Canadian actor Elliott Page has announced he is transgender.

The Halifax-born actor is famous for his lead roles in Juno, X-Men, and Inception. 

His pronouns are he or they.

In the announcement posted to social media he wrote “I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.”

Mafia perks in Casinos prompts audit

An investigative report by TVA showed Mafia leaders have luxury perks in Quebec’s casinos.

Perks like free meals, hotel rooms and tickets to shows. 

Following this report, Finance Minister Eric Girard ordered an external audit into Casino operations.

The audit will investigate potential criminal activity, such as money laundering.

B.C. Hospitals under fire for Anti-Indigenous discrimination

An independent investigation found “hundreds of examples of racism and prejudice” in British Columbia health-care system.

Nearly 9,000 people were surveyed on their experience in the health-care system. 

84 per cent of Indigenous peoples surveyed said they experienced discrimination. 

B.C.’s health minister issued an apology following the report, saying the government plans to address the report’s recommendations.