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"Trudeau's Apology and House Speaker's Resignation: Fallout from Nazi Tribute in Canadian Parliament"
politics3 years ago

"Trudeau's Apology and House Speaker's Resignation: Fallout from Nazi Tribute in Canadian Parliament"

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized on behalf of Parliament for mistakenly praising a man who fought in a Nazi division during WWII. Trudeau expressed deep regret for the incident, acknowledging the pain it caused to Jewish people, Polish people, Roma people, LGBTQI+ people, disabled people, racialized people, and the millions targeted by the Nazi genocide. The delayed resignation of the House of Commons speaker, Anthony Rota, who invited the man and publicly praised him, has added to the controversy. Trudeau's Liberals blame Rota, while the opposition Conservatives blame Trudeau, with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stating that it has severely damaged Canada's diplomatic reputation.

Controversy Erupts as Canada Honors Nazi-Linked Veteran
politics3 years ago

Controversy Erupts as Canada Honors Nazi-Linked Veteran

Canadian lawmakers honored a 98-year-old veteran accused of belonging to a Nazi division during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Canada. The veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, received a standing ovation in the House of Commons, leading to demands for an apology from Canadian Jewish organizations. Hunka fought with the First Ukrainian Division, also known as the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division, which served under the Nazis. The incident sparked outrage and criticism, with the Canadian parliamentarian responsible for the recognition apologizing for the blunder. The Russian embassy in Canada also condemned the honoring, calling it an insult to those who fought against Nazism in WWII.