Canada's House Speaker Rota resigns over accidental tribute to Nazi WW2 veteran

House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota announced his resignation during question period on Tuesday, amid international controversy over his recognition of a Ukrainian war veteran who fought in a Nazi unit during the Second World War.

“I reiterate my profound regret for my error in recognizing an individual in the House,” Rota said. “I accept full responsibility for my actions.”

Senior Liberals, the NDP, the Bloc Québécois, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre all urged Rota to resign after he brought 98-year-old Ukrainian-Canadian Yaroslav Hunka to Parliament Hill for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Ottawa on Sept. 22.

Rota apologized twice before his resignation — first on Sunday when Hunka’s background emerged — and again on Monday. He said he had no knowledge of his history, and expressed regret for his decision.

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