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Following a standing ovation in Canadian Parliament for Yaroslav Hunka, a former member of the SS Galicia division, his family expressed shock, stating they were unaware he would be honored. A friend claimed she only knew Hunka was Ukrainian, despite a long acquaintance. The CBC described Hunka as having served in a Nazi unit. The scandal led to the House speaker's resignation and an apology from the Canadian prime minister, who faced criticism. Germany acknowledged its ambassador's presence but claimed ignorance of Hunka's Nazi past. While Germany investigates a Nazi salute at Oktoberfest, Estonia openly celebrates Nazi forces annually. Last year, Zelensky appeared with a soldier wearing Nazi-inspired insignia, later deleted from social media. Putin has spoken against neo-Nazi sentiments. Panelists discussed the normalization of Nazism in the West, alleging Western intelligence agencies have historically used fascists for political purposes. One panelist claimed neo-Nazis are within NATO militaries and that Canada is a welcoming place for war criminals. A historian presented a book printed in collaboration with Kyiv and Toronto in 1994, displaying the Waffen SS emblem.

We apologize for the incident on Friday and extend our apologies to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation. Recognizing the individual in question was a mistake and disrespectful to the victims of the Nazi regime.

Justin Trudeau is criticized by members of the European Parliament for undermining democracy in Canada while condemning Vladimir Putin. German MP Christine Anderson suggests Trudeau should not speak in the house due to human rights violations. Another representative from Croatia labels Canada under Trudeau as a symbol of civil rights violations and dictatorship.

Canadian Parliament's House speaker is under fire for honoring Jaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian-born SS collaborator, with a standing ovation. Hunka served in the 14th Waffen SS Grenadier Division, which fought against the Soviets. The invitation and honor have sparked global outrage. Jewish groups criticized the welcome, while others questioned the speech that lauded Hunka as a fighter against the Russians. Moscow called the invitation an insult, and Poland condemned the whitewashing of Nazis. A Canadian opposition figure demanded a personal apology from Prime Minister Trudeau. Hunka openly admitted his involvement in the SS division, which was set up by German forces. According to reports, this division was notorious for burning down Polish villages and murdering civilians. It's been reported that Canada has a history of providing asylum to Nazi collaborators after World War II.

The speaker's decision to resign due to lack of trust and embarrassment among parliamentarians and Canadians. It impacted various communities, including Jewish and Ukrainian, and tarnished Canada's reputation. Politicizing the issue only worsens the hurt felt by these communities. Moving forward, parliamentarians must elect a new speaker to restore trust and dignity in the house and regain Canadians' trust.

In the House of Commons, the speaker apologized for honoring a Ukrainian veteran who was later revealed to have fought for the Nazis in World War 2. The speaker should step down, and the prime minister's office should explain their involvement. People quickly found out about the incident online. This is unacceptable and insulting, especially on the eve of Yom Kippur. The Liberal Party will lose support if this continues. It was lazy and put many people in a bad spot, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Sincere apologies and action are needed to address this international embarrassment.

We apologize for the incident on Friday and extend our apologies to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation. Recognizing the individual in question was a mistake and disrespectful to the victims of the Nazi regime.

I will apologize to Canadians, Jewish people, and Ukrainians for inviting a controversial speaker. The person responsible has resigned. We regret clapping for him, as it dishonored Holocaust victims and hurt many groups. With fewer survivors, we must remember the Holocaust. Canada is sorry for the situation it caused for President Zelensky and Ukraine. It's concerning that Russia is using this mistake for false propaganda.

Evil grows in darkness, both literal and metaphorical. In the Canadian parliament, a 98-year-old man who fought for the Nazis was celebrated as a hero for fighting against the Russians in World War II. This is despite the fact that Canada and the allies fought alongside the Russians against the Nazis. The entire parliament, including Prime Minister Trudeau, gave him a standing ovation. Trudeau later blamed the speaker of the house, but it is clear that he should take responsibility. This event is unforgivable and those who clapped should be marked as unfit for office. It seems that history is being rewritten, reminiscent of George Orwell's novel 1984. These are dangerous times.

It's upsetting that this happened. The speaker apologized, but it's embarrassing for Canada and Canadians. We need to support Jewish MPs and the Jewish community on Yom Kippur. We must fight Russian propaganda, stand with Ukraine against Russia's illegal war.

The speaker of the house resigned after inviting an actual Nazi to the House of Commons. The prime minister is being blamed for the embarrassment, but he claims no one knew ahead of time. The government vetted the Nazi, and a minister tried to erase the incident from the historical record. The member for Thornhill demands an apology from the prime minister for slandering and dishonoring Holocaust survivors. The government house leader defends the speaker's decision and emphasizes that no one in the chamber knew who the Nazi was. The speaker has taken responsibility and resigned.

The prime minister takes personal responsibility for inviting President Zelensky to the House of Commons, ensuring its success, and apologizes for the recognition of an individual linked to the Nazi regime. He offers unreserved apologies to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation for the mistake made during the event.

Justin Trudeau's recent cabinet shuffle has resulted in another scandal. A Waffen SS Nazi was brought into the House of Commons and praised by the Prime Minister. Reports about his presence in the gallery emerged, and Trudeau hid for five days before showing up in Parliament. He tried to blame the Speaker for the incident, but the intense security and law enforcement surrounding the visit of Ukrainian President Zelensky suggest that the Prime Minister's office was involved. Trudeau deflects blame and avoids taking responsibility, as he has done in previous scandals. This incident has damaged Canada's international reputation and is deeply disturbing. Trudeau's actions are an insult to Canadian veterans, Ukrainian Canadians, and Holocaust survivors.

No one recognized what was happening, which compounds the grave error and makes it painful. The former speaker acknowledged his mistake and stepped down. This is incredibly painful for everyone and has hurt many people in Canada, especially the Jewish community. It has also damaged and harmed the brave people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian president.

I will address the house and offer Parliament's apologies for the recent incident. The speaker took full responsibility and has stepped down. We deeply regret standing and clapping without knowing the context, as it was a violation of the Holocaust victims' memory. This incident caused immense pain to Jewish people, as well as Polish, Roma, 2SLGBTQI plus, disabled, and racialized individuals who were targeted by the Nazi genocide.

The speaker expresses their distress over a recent incident and acknowledges their mistake, offering an apology. They highlight the embarrassment this has caused to the Parliament of Canada and all Canadians, especially Jewish MPs and the Jewish community celebrating Yom Kippur. They emphasize the need to counter Russian propaganda and disinformation, while reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine. Last week, they announced additional measures to stand with Ukraine against Russia's illegal war.

There are calls to reopen a report on Canadian veterans who fought with the Nazis. The government will focus on next steps in the house and be thoughtful about any further actions.

It is upsetting that this happened. The speaker has apologized for the mistake, which is embarrassing for the Canadian parliament and all Canadians. We must resist Russian propaganda and stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russia's illegal war. Our thoughts are with Jewish MPs and the Jewish community on Yom Kippur.

Canada apologizes for the situation that President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation were put in. It is troubling that Russia and its supporters are politicizing this error to spread false propaganda about Ukraine's fight.

The prime minister personally invited President Zelensky to the House of Commons, but failed to ensure proper vetting of attendees, leading to a shameful incident. The prime minister apologized for the mistake and the disrespect shown to the Ukrainian delegation and the victims of the Nazi regime.

I will address the house to apologize for inviting and recognizing a controversial figure. The speaker took responsibility and resigned. We regret clapping without knowing the context, which hurt many communities. We deeply apologize for disrespecting the memory of Holocaust victims. We are sorry for the distress caused to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation. It is concerning that Russia is using this mistake for false propaganda. Let us never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust.

Beni Breth has called for the reopening of a commission report to determine the number of veterans who fought with the Nazis in Canada. The government has not yet responded to this request. The speaker acknowledges the hurt caused by these events and emphasizes the importance of taking appropriate next steps in the House of Commons. The government will carefully consider any further actions that may be necessary.

The minister accused of painting Canadians as Nazis refuses to apologize for a vetted Nazi. The descendant of Holocaust survivors criticizes the distortion of history. The government house leader deflects blame, stating the speaker invited the individual and took responsibility. The speaker resigned, which was deemed honorable and necessary.

Beni Breth has called for the reopening of a commission report to determine the number of veterans who fought with the Nazis in Canada. The government has not yet responded to this request. The speaker emphasizes the hurtful impact of these events on people in Canada and worldwide. They stress the importance of taking appropriate next steps in the House of Commons and assure that the government will carefully consider any further actions that may be necessary.

The speaker asks if the government will disclose the number of veterans who fought with the Nazis in Canada. The response emphasizes the hurtful impact of such individuals and the need for appropriate action in the House of Commons. The immediate focus is on taking necessary steps.