Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'

2023-09-26 07:18

A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader.

Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'

An invitation to parliament for a Ukrainian man who fought for a Nazi unit in World War Two is "deeply embarrassing" to Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Yaroslav Hunka, 98, got a standing ovation after House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota called him a "hero" during a Friday visit by...