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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes for an "embarrassing" incident where his government celebrated a Ukrainian veteran who fought for a Nazi unit during World War II. Trudeau expressed regret for the oversight and acknowledged the importance of remembering the victims of the Holocaust.
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.
The speaker of Canada's House of Commons, Anthony Rota, has apologized for praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi unit. Hunka, a former member of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, received standing ovations during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the Canadian parliament. Jewish human rights groups expressed concern, as Hunka's military unit was implicated in the mass murder of Jews and others. Rota issued an official apology, taking full responsibility for admitting and praising the veteran, while the opposition called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to apologize and investigate. The 14th Waffen-SS Grenadier Division, also known as the Galicia Division, was a voluntary unit made up mostly of ethnic Ukrainians under Nazi command.
The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons, Anthony Rota, issued an apology after honoring a 98-year-old man, Yaroslav Hunka, during a Ukrainian delegation's visit, only to later discover that Hunka had served in a notorious Nazi military unit during World War II. Jewish groups condemned the honor, highlighting the delicate historical relationship between Ukraine and Nazi imagery. Rota accepted full responsibility for the incident and apologized to Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. The Canadian Prime Minister's Office stated that they were not informed about the invitation or recognition of Hunka.