Speaker Anthony Rota said he regretted his invitation in a statement.
Yaroslav Hunka, right, received a standing ovation when Speaker Anthony Rota drew attention to him
On Friday, speaker Anthony Rota introduced Mr Hunka as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division.The First Ukrainian Division was also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division or the SS 14th Waffen Division, a voluntary unit under Nazi command. Shortly after the statement from The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, Mr Rota issued one of his own to express regret after honouring the elderly man after discovering more of his history.
“I particularly want to extend my deepest apologies to Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. I accept full responsibility for my action.”
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