Key takeaways:
- Canada’s House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota apologized after recognizing a 98-year-old man who had fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II.
- The man, Yaroslav Hunka, had been given a standing ovation by Canadian lawmakers, but it was later revealed that he had been part of a notorious Nazi unit.
- The incident has caused controversy in Canada, with many questioning why Hunka was given such a warm reception in the House of Commons.
Canada’s House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota apologized on Sunday after recognizing a 98-year-old man who had fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II.
The man, Yaroslav Hunka, had been singled out by Rota during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, and was given a standing ovation by Canadian lawmakers. Rota had called Hunka a “hero” for his involvement in the fight for Ukraine’s independence.
However, after further investigation, it was revealed that Hunka had been part of a notorious Nazi unit, leading to outrage at the standing ovation he was given in the presence of Zelenskyy.
In a statement, Rota said he regretted his decision to recognize Hunka, saying he had become aware of more information which caused him to regret his decision.
The incident has caused controversy in Canada, with many questioning why Hunka was given such a warm reception in the House of Commons. It has also raised questions about how much research is done on those who are recognized in the House of Commons.
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