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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Gillies

Trudeau apologizes for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Wednesday for Parliament’s recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week’s address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trudeau said the speaker of the House of Commons, who resigned Tuesday, was “solely responsible” for the invitation and recognition of the man but said it was a mistake that has deeply embarrassed Parliament and Canada.

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