Canada’s House of Commons Speaker, Anthony Rota, resigned after inviting a man who had fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II to Parliament. During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address in the House of Commons, Rota introduced 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka as a war hero. However, it was later revealed that Hunka had served in the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, causing outrage. Rota stepped down after meeting with party leaders, following calls for his resignation from all main opposition parties. The incident has caused embarrassment and criticism, with some claiming it has damaged Canada’s diplomatic reputation.
Canada’s House Speaker Resigns Over Controversial Invite to Parliament
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