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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.

An incident in the Canadian House of Commons involving the honoring of a Ukrainian veteran who fought for the Nazis in World War 2 sparked outrage. The Speaker apologized for the oversight, leading to calls for accountability. The Prime Minister's office and Speaker's office both issued statements denouncing the incident. Criticism was directed at the lack of background checks and oversight. The international embarrassment caused by the incident was widely reported. Calls for action and sincere apologies were made to address the situation. The need for repercussions and accountability was emphasized.

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.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologizes for the pain and loss experienced by the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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.

I am resigning as Speaker of the House of Commons due to my mistake in recognizing an individual during a joint address. I apologize for causing pain to the Jewish community, survivors of Nazi atrocities, and others. My resignation is effective tomorrow to allow for the election of a new speaker. Thank you for your support during my term.

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.

I apologize for recording a video message that was shown at a partisan gathering. It was a mistake and I should not have done it. As the Speaker, I understand that I am human and can make errors. However, I am committed to doing better. I will implement a stricter communication protocol and seek guidance from parliamentary experts to prevent this from happening again. Respect for people, decorum, and the institution of Parliament are important to me. I am still learning in this role.

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 made a mistake in recognizing someone during my speech about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. I apologize for offending many with my remarks and gestures. This was my own decision, and no one else knew about it beforehand. Thank you for listening. Translation: I made an error in acknowledging someone during my speech about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. I apologize for offending many people with my comments and actions. This was my own choice, and nobody else was aware of it beforehand. Thank you for your attention.

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.

This is a sad day and an embarrassment for the U.S. on the world stage. This was a setup orchestrated by Donald Trump and J.D. Vance to appease Vladimir Putin and humiliate Zelensky. Trump even admitted it was "great television." Zelensky was compelled to come to Washington seeking support, but Vice President Vance ambushed him, with Trump's blessing. In my experience, such actions don't occur without the president's approval. This was a deliberate attempt to undermine the U.S.-Ukraine relationship and hand U.S. interests to Putin. Zelensky, despite the pressure, maintained his dignity and defended the truth, refusing to play along with their script. His attempt to clarify the situation wasn't about a lack of gratitude, as he has repeatedly thanked the U.S. for its support.

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.

I apologize for recognizing an individual during my speech about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. I regret my decision and apologize for offending many. This was my own initiative, and nobody else was aware of my remarks beforehand. Thank you for your attention. Translation: I apologize for recognizing someone during my speech about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. I regret my decision and apologize for offending many. This was my own initiative, and nobody else was aware of my remarks beforehand. Thank you for your attention.

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.

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.

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.