Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued an apology on behalf of Canada's Parliament after it recognized a man who fought alongside the Nazis in the Second World War during last week's address by Ukraine's president.
Last Updated Wednesday, September 27, 2023 4:18PM EDT
The prime minister reiterated that Speaker Anthony Rota, who is stepping down over the issue, was solely responsible for inviting and recognizing 98-year-old Ukrainian veteran Yaroslav Hunka, who hails from Rota's Ontario riding. “It is extremely troubling to think that this egregious error is being politicized by Russia and its supporters to provide false propaganda about what Ukraine is fighting for.”Ahead of those remarks, Trudeau had faced heavy pressure from Opposition Conservatives and the federal NDP to deliver an apology,with both parties' leaders accusing him of ducking accountability since it happened.
They said he needed to take personal responsibility for the incident, given the harm it has caused to those affected by“It was his personal responsibility to make sure was a diplomatic success,” Poilievre told MPs on Wednesday. “Now, finally, after three days, the prime minister has finally said something,” Singh said Wednesday.The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs said in a statement that it received “private apologies and expressions of profound regret,” including from deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland and Rota himself.
But Ottawa representative David McGuinty said caucus should at least discuss a potential government apology.
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