Delegates vote during the NDP Convention in Ottawa on Friday, February 16, 2018. iPolitics/Matthew Usherwood

For the first time in Ontario’s history, the NDP has nominated an openly transgender provincial candidate.

Lyra Evans was nominated the party’s candidate for Ottawa-Vanier on Sunday.

“I’m honoured to be the NDP nominee for Ottawa Vanier and the first openly trans candidate for MPP in Ontario’s history. It’s time to fight for progressive change & make a difference! #letsmakehistory #onpoli,” Evans tweeted.

I’m honoured to be the NDP nominee for Ottawa Vanier and the first openly trans candidate for MPP in Ontario’s history. It’s time to fight for progressive change & make a difference! #letsmakehistory #onpoli — Lyra Evans (@Lyra_NDP) March 25, 2018

Ontarians will head to the polls on June 7th.