Canadian PM Justin Trudeau issues 'unreserved' apology for past invitation to former Nazi
AFP, the incident occurred during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit, causing significant disruption in Canada, leading to the resignation of the parliament's speaker, and creating diplomatic tensions. "I would like to present unreserved apologies for what took place on Friday and to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation for the position they were put in, for all of us who were present," Trudeau told lawmakers.
"To have unknowingly recognized this individual was a terrible mistake and a violation of the memory of those who suffered grievously at the hands of the Nazi regime." Also Read: Poland exploring extradition of Nazi war veteran lauded in Canadian Parliament The Canadian Prime Minister was addressing a regrettable occurrence during Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent visit, which caused a major controversy and ultimately resulted in the resignation of the parliament's speaker on Tuesday. Zelensky had come to Canada as part of a tour aimed at strengthening Western backing for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, AFP reported.
Zelensky was present in the chamber as a distinguished guest when the speaker, Anthony Rota, recognized the elderly veteran as a hero of World War II, leading to an enthusiastic standing ovation. It was later revealed that the veteran had been a member of a military unit with ties to the Nazi regime.
Trudeau said earlier Wednesday that the mistake "deeply embarrassed Parliament, and Canada," and he was apologizing in front of all Canadians and the Jewish people around the world. Also Read: Canada PM Justin Trudeau calls honouring of Nazi veteran ‘deeply embarrassing to parliament of Canada’ "It was a horrendous violation of the memory of the millions of
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