Quote of the day by Pierre Trudeau: 'The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation' and a pivotal moment for gay rights in Canada
- Quote of the day by former Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau (Photo courtesy: Yousuf Karsh)Everett George Klippert was the last person in Canada to be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned for being gay.
- Klippert was originally from Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and was raised in Calgary, Alberta.
- In 1965, he was picked up by police for questioning in connection with a case of suspected arson.
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- Quote of the day by former Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau (Photo courtesy: Yousuf Karsh)Everett George Klippert was the last person in Canada to be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned for being gay.
- Klippert was originally from Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and was raised in Calgary, Alberta.
- In 1965, he was picked up by police for questioning in connection with a case of suspected arson.
Sources: Times of India