Controversy Erupts as Canadian Lawmaker Honors Nazi Veteran in Parliament
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.