Controversy Erupts as Canadian MPs Applaud Nazi Veteran in Parliament

The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons, Anthony Rota, has apologized for praising a Ukrainian man, Yaroslav Hunka, who served in a Nazi unit during World War Two. Hunka received a standing ovation in parliament during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Canadian Jewish group CIJA expressed deep concern over celebrating a former member of a Nazi division involved in the genocide of Jews. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was present but claimed no advance notice was given about the invitation or recognition. Rota has faced calls to resign, while Trudeau's office denied allegations of a private meeting with Hunka. Russia criticized Canada's invitation, and Hunka's service was in the 14th Waffen-SS Grenadier Division, accused of killing Polish and Jewish civilians.