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CBC News: Anthony Rota resigns as Speaker after inviting former Ukrainian soldier with Nazi ties to Parliament
Rota lost support of key Liberal ministers on Tuesday
Liberal MP Anthony Rota is stepping down as House of Commons Speaker after inviting a Ukrainian veteran who fought in a Nazi division to Parliament — a dramatic turn of events that will be welcomed by MPs on all sides who said the embarrassing incident was unforgivable.
Rota’s resignation will take effect at the end of the sitting day on Wednesday.
“This House is above any of us, Therefore, I must step down as your Speaker,” Rota said at 2 p.m. ahead of Tuesday’s question period. “I reiterate my profound regret for my error in recognizing an individual in the House.
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WNU Editor: I have been watching in the past hour some Canadian commentators who are hoping this issue will go away. I do not think it will. It is now becoming international …. Poland moves to extradite Ukrainian SS veteran who was applauded in Canada (Politico).
Update: Yup …. A fitting humiliation for the Liberals, and for Canada (National Post).
Update #2: The Russian government and media are having a field day on this story …. Moscow reacts to Canada honoring Nazi veteran (RT). More here …. Canadian parliament speaker resigns after honoring Ukrainian Nazi veteran (RT).
Canada’s Speaker Resigns After Honoring Nazi Now-Wanted For Extradition By Poland
House Speaker Anthony Rota resigns over Nazi veteran invite with ‘profound regret’ — CTV News
Canada’s House speaker resigns over inviting a man who fought for a Nazi unit to Parliament — AP
Canada parliament speaker resigns after calling Ukrainian Nazi veteran a ‘hero’ — The Guardian
Canada parliament speaker steps down after honouring Nazi — Al Jazeera
Canada’s Speaker Resigns After Honoring Nazi Now-Wanted For Extradition By Polish Minister — Zero Hedge