"Canada House Speaker Resigns Amid Controversy Over Nazi Veteran Celebration"
TL;DR
Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Anthony Rota, has resigned after facing criticism for praising a Ukrainian veteran who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II. Rota's recognition of Yaroslav Hunka, who served in the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, caused outrage among human rights and Jewish organizations. Rota expressed regret for his error and accepted full responsibility for his actions. The incident has been deemed deeply embarrassing by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The 14th Waffen Grenadier Division was declared a criminal organization by the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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- Canada House Speaker resigns after celebrating Ukrainian veteran who fought for Nazi unit in World War II CNN
- Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing' BBC
- Speaker's error must be met with resignation, NDP House leader says CBC News
- Letters to the editor: 'Anthony Rota should do the honourable thing and resign.' House Speaker apologizes, plus other letters to the editor for Sept. 26 The Globe and Mail
- Opinion: The tribute to a Nazi in the House of Commons is an utter disgrace that could have easily been avoided The Globe and Mail
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