Canada PM says honoring Nazi-linked veteran 'embarassing, unacceptable'

Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau said Monday the singling out of a Ukrainian veteran alleged to have fought for the Nazis during World War II for a standing ovation during a visit by Kyiv's leader was shameful and intolerable.The speaker of Canada's parliament, Anthony Rota, has apologized for the gaffe.

Sep 26, 2023 - 00:30
Canada PM says honoring Nazi-linked veteran 'embarassing, unacceptable'
Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau said Monday the singling out of a Ukrainian veteran alleged to have fought for the Nazis during World War II for a standing ovation during a visit by Kyiv's leader was shameful and intolerable.The speaker of Canada's parliament, Anthony Rota, has apologized for the gaffe.