Poland is investigating extradition of Nazi war veteran praised in Canadian parliament

“In view of the scandalous events in the Canadian Parliament, which honored in the presence of President Zelenskyy, a member of the criminal Nazi SS Galizien formation, I have taken steps towards the possible extradition of this man to Poland,” Czarnek said. in a post on social media platform X.

Hunka, a Ukrainian-Canadian, was invited to the Canadian House of Commons on September 22, in the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and received a standing ovation. House Speaker Anthony Rota subsequently described him as a “war hero.”

After critics pointed out that Hunka was a member of the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, which consisted of Ukrainian Vonteers who fought for the forces of Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union in World War II, the Canadian government switched to damage control.

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Rota apologized on September 25, saying he was unaware of Hunka’s ties to Nazi forces. “I subsequently became aware of more information that made me regret my decision to do this.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed regret, noting that “this is something that is deeply embarrassing to the Parliament of Canada and by extension to all Canadians.”

“It is extremely disturbing that this has happened. The Speaker has acknowledged his mistake and apologized,” Trudeau added. His office also denied reports claiming that a private meeting had taken place between him and Hunka.

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Updated: Sep 26, 2023 10:30 PM IST