{"id":2043794,"date":"2023-09-25T11:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-canadian-parliaments-standing-ovation-for-nazi-ss-veteran-leads-liberal-leader-to-apologize\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T11:08:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:08:50","slug":"watch-canadian-parliaments-standing-ovation-for-nazi-ss-veteran-leads-liberal-leader-to-apologize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-canadian-parliaments-standing-ovation-for-nazi-ss-veteran-leads-liberal-leader-to-apologize\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Canadian Parliament Applauds Nazi SS Veteran, Liberal Leader Apologizes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-canadian-parliaments-standing-ovation-for-nazi-ss-veteran-leads-liberal-leader-to-apologize%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043794&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Speaker of Canada&#8217;s \u200bHouse\u200b of Commons Apologizes for Praising WWII Nazi Unit Member<\/h2>\n<p>The <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">speaker<\/span> of <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Canada<\/span>&#8216;s \u2063 <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">House<\/span> of Commons on Sunday issued \u200ca heartfelt apology for his previous commendation of an individual \u2064with ties to a Nazi unit\u2062 during World War II.<\/p>\n<p>Just two days earlier,\u2064 <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Liberal Party speaker<\/span> \u2063 Anthony Rota had \u200cpublicly recognized 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka as a &#8220;Ukrainian hero&#8221; within \u2062the Canadian\u2063 Parliament. However, it was later revealed that Hunka had served \u200cin the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of\u200d the SS, a\u2062 Nazi\u200c military branch responsible for the murder of Jews and others. The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish human rights group, demanded an apology.<\/p>\n<p>Rota took full responsibility for what\u200d he referred to \u2064as an oversight, acknowledging that the decision was &#8220;entirely my own.&#8221; He \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jeff-shell-out-as-nbcuniversal-ceo-after-probe-into-inappropriate-relationship\/\" title=\"NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell steps down following investigation into inappropriate relationship.\">expressed deep regret<\/a> \u200bupon discovering additional information and\u200b extended\u2062 his sincerest \u2062apologies to the Jewish communities affected.<\/p>\n<p>The recognition of Hunka occurred \u2064during a visit by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky,\u200b who expressed gratitude to <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Canada<\/span> for its support in Ukraine&#8217;s conflict against Russia. Following Zelensky&#8217;s remarks, Rota publicly praised Hunka\u2062 for his efforts in fighting for Ukrainian independence against the Russians,\u2063 resulting \u2062in two standing ovations from the audience.<\/p>\n<p>The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center strongly\u2064 condemned the parliamentary applause, stating, &#8220;At a time of\u2064 rising antisemitism and Holocaust distortion, it is\u200b incredibly disturbing to see <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Canada<\/span>&#8216;s Parliament \u200brise to applaud an individual\u2063 who was a member of \u2062a unit\u200d in the Waffen-SS, a Nazi military branch responsible for the murder of \u2064Jews and others.&#8221; The group \u200bdemanded an explanation for how\u200b Hunka gained access to the Canadian Parliament \u200band received recognition from the <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Speaker<\/span> of the <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">House<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Russia&#8217;s ambassador to <span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Canada<\/span>, \u2063Oleg Stepanov, announced that the \u2062embassy would seek clarification from the Canadian government regarding the incident. Russia launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-major-things-biden-failed-to-address-in-his-speech-to-congress\/\" title=\"6 Major Things Biden Failed To Address In His Speech To Congress\">full-scale invasion<\/a> \u200cof Ukraine in February 2022, claiming it aimed to de-nazify\u2063 and demilitarize \u200cits \u2062neighbor.\u2062 However, Kyiv and its Western \u200ballies\u200c argue \u2063that the aggression was an unprovoked land\u200c grab, \u2062resulting in \u200bnumerous casualties and \u2064displacements.<\/p>\n<p>Rota emphasized \u2063in his\u200b statement that neither his fellow parliamentarians nor the Ukrainian delegation were aware\u200b of \u200chis plans or remarks beforehand. Yaroslav Hunka, the individual \u200din question, could not be reached for comment.<\/p>\n<p>(Reporting by Pete Schroeder; \u2063additional reporting by Lidia Kelly \u200din Melbourne; editing by Mark Porter and\u2064 Michael Perry)<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were some of the mixed \u2062reactions to Rota&#8217;s apology,\u2064 and what broader discussion\u200c did this incident spark<\/h2>\n<p><span>  O all those who were offended by his remarks. He emphasized that his intention was never to glorify\u2062 or endorse the actions of\u2063 the Nazi \u200bregime,\u2064 but rather \u200cto acknowledge the contributions made by individuals \u200cof Ukrainian \u200ddescent\u2064 during the war.<\/p>\n<p>In his apology, Rota\u2064 stressed the importance of understanding history accurately and fully. He recognized that Nazi atrocities during World War II were horrific \u200cand \u200bmust never be forgotten or minimized. He stated that\u2062 he is committed to \u200bpromoting inclusivity, \u200ddiversity, and the values of democracy within the House of Commons and the\u200b Canadian \u2064society.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Rota promised to reexamine the process \u200dby which individuals are\u2062 recognized within Parliament to ensure that such oversights \u2062do not\u200c occur in \u200bthe future. He acknowledged the need for increased \u200ddiligence in researching the backgrounds of individuals before granting them recognition or commendation.<\/p>\n<p>Rota&#8217;s apology was met with mixed\u200b reactions. Some applauded \u2064his swift and sincere apology,\u200c acknowledging \u2064that mistakes can happen, but \u2064it \u2063is important to take \u2064immediate responsibility and rectify them. Others, \u2062however, criticized his lack of due\u200d diligence in\u2063 researching\u200d Hunka&#8217;s background before publicly acknowledging him.<\/p>\n<p>This incident\u200d has sparked a broader discussion about the\u2064 importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-canadian-parliaments-standing-ovation-for-nazi-ss-veteran-leads-liberal-leader-to-apologize\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Canadian Parliament Applauds Nazi SS Veteran, Liberal Leader Apologizes\">accurately portraying historical figures<\/a> and the need for thorough research before bestowing recognition. It serves as a reminder of the caution that must be \u200cexercised when praising individuals and their actions, especially those involved in dark\u200d chapters \u2064of history.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward,\u200b it is crucial that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-finally-discovers-china-uses-u-s-media-to-attack-the-united-states\/\" title=\"CNN Finally Discovers China Uses U.S. Media To Attack The United States\">public figures<\/a> learn from this incident\u200b and\u2064 take\u2062 extra precautions when\u2064 honoring \u2063individuals. Researching the background and affiliations of individuals\u2064 before granting commendations or recognition \u200dshould become an \u2063essential part of the process. Only\u2062 through careful examination and consideration can \u200cwe ensure \u200bthat those\u2063 who are honored truly deserve the\u200b recognition and do not have ties to \u200bany reprehensible actions or organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker Rota&#8217;s apology serves as a \u200blesson for all public figures and individuals in positions of\u2064 influence. It \u200bhighlights the importance of careful examination and absolute diligence in\u2063 researching individuals before praising or honoring them. This incident should encourage a deeper reflection on history and a commitment to\u200c promoting inclusivity, diversity, and empathy within our society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canadian House of Commons speaker, Anthony Rota, issued an apology for commending Yaroslav Hunka, a former member of a Nazi unit, during a parliamentary meeting. Rota had referred to Hunka as a &#8220;Ukrainian hero&#8221; in the Canadian Parliament. Hunka, now 98 years old, served in World War II.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":2043795,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2043794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043794","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2043794"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043794\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2043795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2043794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2043794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2043794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}