"Canadian Parliament Speaker Resigns Over Controversial Nazi Veteran Tribute"

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Source: The Guardian
"Canadian Parliament Speaker Resigns Over Controversial Nazi Veteran Tribute"
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The speaker of Canada's parliament, Anthony Rota, has resigned after inviting a Ukrainian Nazi veteran to a special session and referring to him as a "hero." Rota's resignation came amid growing calls for him to step down, with politicians from various parties criticizing the incident. The veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, was a member of the Waffen-SS "Galicia" Division, responsible for the mass murder of innocent civilians during World War II. The invitation sparked condemnation from Jewish groups and embarrassment for the Canadian government. Rota later expressed regret and apologized to Jewish communities. The incident also attracted attention from Poland, where the education minister has taken steps towards Hunka's possible extradition.

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