21Фото1Видео© hindustantimes.comCanada House speaker apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran during Zelenskyy visit
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Zelenskyy was in Ottawa to bolster support from Western allies for Ukraine’s war against the Russian invasion.
The apology came after outrage was expressed by Jewish groups after Hunka was welcomed to the House by Speaker Anthony Rota who referred to him as a “Ukrainian hero, a Canadian hero”.
Canadian lawmakers cheered and Zelenskyy raised his fist in acknowledgement as Hunka saluted from the gallery as he received a standing ovation from the MPs, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
“ Nor must be countenance that political convenience determines responses to terrorism, extremism and violence,
External Affairs Minister,
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“ It is a good thing that speaker Rota apologised personally and I am sure he is reflecting now on how to ensure the dignity of the House going forward,
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“ Such sloppiness of memory is outrageous. Many Western countries, including Canada, have raised a young generation that does not know who fought whom or what happened during the Second World War. And…
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