Canadian Speaker Resigns After Praising Ex-Nazi Soldier

Canadian House of Commons speaker Anthony Rota resigns after praising ex-Nazi soldier in Parliament.
Rota had invited 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who served in a Waffen SS unit, and publicly called him a hero.
Russia said the incident helped justify its war on Ukraine.
Rota took full responsibility, saying his actions caused pain to Jewish communities.
The incident tarnished Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Canada last week.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 9:35:00 PM

Canadian Speaker Resigns After Praising Ex-Nazi Soldier

Canadian House of Commons speaker Anthony Rota resigns after praising ex-Nazi soldier in Parliament.
Rota had invited 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who served in a Waffen SS unit, and publicly called him a hero.
Russia said the incident helped justify its war on Ukraine.
Rota took full responsibility, saying his actions caused pain to Jewish communities.
The incident tarnished Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Canada last week.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/25/2023

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Canada's House of Commons Speaker, Anthony Rota, apologized after honoring a man who was later revealed to be a former member of a Nazi military unit, sparking condemnation from Jewish groups.

9/25/2023

Canadian Speaker Apologizes for Honoring Ukrainian Veteran with Nazi Ties

Canadian lawmakers celebrate Ukrainian Nazi during a parliament visit, causing embarrassment to Canada and leading to calls for the Speaker of the House to resign.

9/26/2023

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The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons has resigned after inviting a man who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II to Parliament, causing outrage and embarrassment.

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