Canadian House Speaker Apologizes for Honoring Controversial Waffen-SS Veteran

Canadian House speaker honored 98-year-old veteran of Nazi Waffen-SS unit during visit by Ukrainian president
Jewish groups condemned the honor, as the Waffen-SS was involved in mass shootings and supplied guards to Nazi camps
Speaker apologized and took full responsibility, saying he regretted his decision
Neither other parliamentarians nor Ukrainian delegation involved in inviting/recognizing the veteran
PM's office and Ukrainian delegation had no advance notice, seats were determined by Speaker alone

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Posted 9/25/2023, 12:21:53 AM

Canadian House Speaker Apologizes for Honoring Controversial Waffen-SS Veteran

Canadian House speaker honored 98-year-old veteran of Nazi Waffen-SS unit during visit by Ukrainian president
Jewish groups condemned the honor, as the Waffen-SS was involved in mass shootings and supplied guards to Nazi camps
Speaker apologized and took full responsibility, saying he regretted his decision
Neither other parliamentarians nor Ukrainian delegation involved in inviting/recognizing the veteran
PM's office and Ukrainian delegation had no advance notice, seats were determined by Speaker alone

washingtonpost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/24/2023

Canadian Speaker Apologizes for Honoring WWII Veteran Who Fought for Nazis

9/25/2023

Canada's House Speaker Apologizes for Praising Ukrainian Veteran with Nazi Ties

9/26/2023

Canadian Speaker Faces Backlash After Tribute to Nazi Soldier in Parliament

9/26/2023

Canada's House Speaker Apologizes After Honoring Nazi Soldier During Zelenskyy Visit

9/26/2023

Canadian House Speaker Resigns After Controversial Invite of Former Nazi Soldier During Zelenskyy Address

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.

10/18/2023

Gaetz Apologizes After Accusing GOP Colleagues of Colluding With Democrats