Did Pakistan's spy agency have a hand in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar earlier this year? New reports say the Pak ISI masterminded it to strain India and Canada relations.

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<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued an apology on Wednesday (Sept 27)&nbsp;regarding Parliament's recognition of a man&nbsp;associated&nbsp;with the Nazis during last week's address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.</p>

<p>Trudeau specifically held the resigned Speaker of the House of Commons responsible for extending the invitation and granting recognition to the man. He acknowledged it as a regrettable mistake that has deeply embarrassed both the Canadian Parliament and the country as a whole.</p>

<p>“All of us who were in the House on Friday regret deeply having stood and clapped, even though we did so unaware of the context,” Trudeau said before entering the House of Commons.</p>

<p>“It was a horrendous violation of the memory of the millions of people who died in the Holocaust, and was deeply, deeply painful for Jewish people,” he added.</p>

<p>Trudeau repeated the apology in Parliament, reported the Associated Press.</p>

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<h2><strong>Standing ovation for controversial figure</strong></h2>

<p>During Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent address in the Canadian House of Commons, Canadian lawmakers delivered a standing ovation to 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka when Speaker Anthony Rota introduced him as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division.</p>

<p>Subsequently, it was revealed that the First Ukrainian Division, to which Hunka belonged, was also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division or the SS 14th Waffen Division. This information&nbsp;raised significant controversy as it was a voluntary unit under Nazi command.</p>

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<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed deep concern over the incident, asserting that it should not be exploited by Russia or its supporters for false propaganda regarding the military intervention in Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Canada parliament speaker resigns amid row over praising Nazi veteran</strong></p>

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<p>Moscow's response, led by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, criticised the standing ovation as "outrageous" and indicative of a "sloppy attitude" towards acknowledging the Nazi regime.</p>

<p>"Canadian authorities have a duty to bring to justice -- or to extradite to those who wish to bring to justice -- this criminal," Peskov said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Poland said that it was looking at extraditing the veteran and investigating Yaroslav Hunk.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously labelled his Ukrainian adversaries as "neo-Nazis," despite President Zelensky's Jewish heritage and family history related to the Holocaust.</p>

<p>In response to growing criticism and calls for his resignation, Speaker Anthony Rota stepped down from his role. House government leader Karina Gould stated that Rota's failure to inform the government or the Ukrainian delegation and his lack of due diligence had eroded trust among lawmakers.&nbsp;</p>

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued an apology on Wednesday (Sept 27) regarding Parliament's recognition of a man associated with the Nazis during last week's address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued an apology on Wednesday (Sept 27) regarding Parliament's recognition of a man associated with the Nazis during last week's address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trudeau specifically held the resigned Speaker of the House of Commons responsible for extending the invitation and granting recognition to the man. He acknowledged it as a regrettable mistake that has deeply embarrassed both the Canadian Parliament and the country as a whole. “All of us who were in the House on Friday regret deeply having stood and clapped, even though we did so unaware of the context,” Trudeau said before entering the House of Commons. “It was a horrendous violation of the memory of the millions of people who died in the Holocaust, and was deeply, deeply painful for Jewish people,” he added. Trudeau repeated the apology in Parliament, reported the Associated Press. Also read | Cast From The Past: How Khalistan movement took root in Canada before getting rejected in India Standing ovation for controversial figure During Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent address in the Canadian House of Commons, Canadian lawmakers delivered a standing ovation to 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka when Speaker Anthony Rota introduced him as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division. Subsequently, it was revealed that the First Ukrainian Division, to which Hunka belonged, was also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division or the SS 14th Waffen Division. This information raised significant controversy as it was a voluntary unit under Nazi command. Watch the video here: Another massive embarrassment for Canada! A Nazi soldier Yaroslav Hunka honored with standing ovation in HoC in presence of Justin Trudeau & Zelensky. After outrage, House speaker Anthony Rota offered "deepest apologies". 1/2pic.twitter.com/F9oQ5kCo8j — The Hawk Eye (@thehawkeyex) September 25, 2023 × Political fallout Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed deep concern over the incident, asserting that it should not be exploited by Russia or its supporters for false propaganda regarding the military intervention in Ukraine. Also watch | Canada parliament speaker resigns amid row over praising Nazi veteran Moscow's response, led by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, criticised the standing ovation as "outrageous" and indicative of a "sloppy attitude" towards acknowledging the Nazi regime. "Canadian authorities have a duty to bring to justice -- or to extradite to those who wish to bring to justice -- this criminal," Peskov said. Poland said that it was looking at extraditing the veteran and investigating Yaroslav Hunk. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously labelled his Ukrainian adversaries as "neo-Nazis," despite President Zelensky's Jewish heritage and family history related to the Holocaust. In response to growing criticism and calls for his resignation, Speaker Anthony Rota stepped down from his role. House government leader Karina Gould stated that Rota's failure to inform the government or the Ukrainian delegation and his lack of due diligence had eroded trust among lawmakers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Poland's Education Minister Przemysław Czarnek has revealed that he has initiated action&nbsp;to secure the extradition of Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian Canadian, who served in the Nazi SS Galizien Divison during World War II, media reports said. "In view of the scandalous events in the Canadian Parliament, which involved honouring, 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 social media post on Tuesday (September 26).</p>

<h2><strong>Parliamentary invitation raises controversy</strong></h2>

<p>Yaroslav Hunka, despite his wartime affiliations, was recently invited to the parliamentary gallery by Speaker Anthony Rota during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the Canadian Parliament.</p>

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<p>The Nazi veteran also received a standing ovation from the Canadian Parliamentarians, a move that triggered a massive controversy and resulted in the resignation of Rota.&nbsp;Rota, who reportedly invited the Nazi veteran, introduced Hunka as a "Ukrainian hero" and a "Canadian hero". Poland education minister Czarnek expressed outrage over such honouring.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am deeply sorry I offended many with my gesture and remarks," Rota said. "This initiative was entirely my own. I want to really tell you that the intention was not to embarrass this House."</p>

<h2><strong>Canada's response&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Arif Virani, stated that he cannot comment on Poland's extradition move as no formal request has been received. As per CBC News, he said no contact has been made by the Polish government in relation to the extradition request of the Nazi veteran.</p>

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<p>Legal experts quoted by CBC pointed out that Canada does not have a formal extradition agreement with Poland, but extradition is possible through bilateral agreements.</p>

<p>"That doesn't prevent extradition. It just makes it a matter of more paperwork between the two governments," he said, adding,&nbsp;"We do not have crimes of association other than organised crime type-offences which are very, very specialized," he said.</p>

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<p>Speaker Anthony Rota issued an apology to the House for inviting Hunka and subsequently resigned from his position. Opposition parties had insisted that an apology was insufficient.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rota has taken full responsibility for the incident.&nbsp;"I accept full responsibility for my actions," he said, adding, "My resignation is effective at the end of the sitting day tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27, to allow preparations for the election of a new speaker. Until that time, the deputy speakers will chair the House proceedings."&nbsp;</p>

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Poland's Education Minister Przemysław Czarnek has revealed that he has initiated action to secure the extradition of Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian Canadian, who served in the Nazi SS Galizien Divison during World War II, media reports said.

Poland's Education Minister Przemysław Czarnek has revealed that he has initiated action to secure the extradition of Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian Canadian, who served in the Nazi SS Galizien Divison during World War II, media reports said. "In view of the scandalous events in the Canadian Parliament, which involved honouring, 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 social media post on Tuesday (September 26). Parliamentary invitation raises controversy Yaroslav Hunka, despite his wartime affiliations, was recently invited to the parliamentary gallery by Speaker Anthony Rota during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the Canadian Parliament. Also Read | US: California doubles taxes on guns and ammunition sold. Details here The Nazi veteran also received a standing ovation from the Canadian Parliamentarians, a move that triggered a massive controversy and resulted in the resignation of Rota. Rota, who reportedly invited the Nazi veteran, introduced Hunka as a "Ukrainian hero" and a "Canadian hero". Poland education minister Czarnek expressed outrage over such honouring. "I am deeply sorry I offended many with my gesture and remarks," Rota said. "This initiative was entirely my own. I want to really tell you that the intention was not to embarrass this House." Canada's response Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Arif Virani, stated that he cannot comment on Poland's extradition move as no formal request has been received. As per CBC News, he said no contact has been made by the Polish government in relation to the extradition request of the Nazi veteran. Also Read | Iraq: 113 killed, 150 injured in fire during wedding in Al-Hamdaniyah town Legal experts quoted by CBC pointed out that Canada does not have a formal extradition agreement with Poland, but extradition is possible through bilateral agreements. "That doesn't prevent extradition. It just makes it a matter of more paperwork between the two governments," he said, adding, "We do not have crimes of association other than organised crime type-offences which are very, very specialized," he said. Watch | Gravitas: India cracks down on Khalistani terrorists × Speaker Anthony Rota issued an apology to the House for inviting Hunka and subsequently resigned from his position. Opposition parties had insisted that an apology was insufficient. Rota has taken full responsibility for the incident. "I accept full responsibility for my actions," he said, adding, "My resignation is effective at the end of the sitting day tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27, to allow preparations for the election of a new speaker. Until that time, the deputy speakers will chair the House proceedings." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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In a big development, the Canadian 'mounted' police has released a statement 'misinformation shrouds more than it reveals'. Meanwhile, Canada reportedly took India's name after receiving pertinent information from American spy services in the Khalistani terrorist Nijjar's death row. Watch to know more.

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In this episode, we expose Canada's decades-long sheltering of the Ukrainian Waffen-SS Galicia Division, a World War II Nazi German military unit formed predominantly of volunteers from Ukraine. We delve into the shocking revelation of how the country has become a safe haven for Nazi war soldiers living under official cover.

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<p>Canada's parliamentary speaker Anthony Rota resigned on Tuesday (Sep 26) after he publicly praised a former Nazi soldier in Parliament. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Rota told legislators he had made a mistake by inviting ex-soldier Yaroslav Hunka, 98, to attend a session in the House honouring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last Friday (Sep 22).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rota publicly recognised Hunka, calling him a hero. "That public recognition has caused pain to individuals and communities, including the Jewish community in Canada and around the world ... I accept full responsibility for my actions," Rota added.</p>

<p>He also said that his resignation would take effect on Wednesday. Until then a deputy speaker will be in charge.</p>

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<p>The parliamentary speaker had been facing growing pressure to step down following the Sep 22 incident. Rota paid homage to Hunka and hailed him as "a Ukrainian-Canadian war veteran from the Second World War who fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians" and "a Ukrainian hero and a Canadian hero."</p>

<p>Rota's remarks (about the veteran) prompted a standing ovation from members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This incident played into the narrative promoted by Russian President Vladimir Putin that he sent his army into Ukraine in February last year to "demilitarise and denazify" the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly joined the calls for Rota's resignation. Addressing a press conference in parliament, Foreign Minister Joly said, "What happened on Friday is completely unacceptable." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, meanwhile, called Rota's remarks shameful.</p>

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Canada's parliamentary speaker Anthony Rota resigned on Tuesday (Sep 26) after he publicly praised a former Nazi soldier in Parliament. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Rota told legislators he had made a mistake by inviting ex-soldier Yaroslav Hunka, 98, to attend a session in the House honouring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last Friday (Sep 22).

Canada's parliamentary speaker Anthony Rota resigned on Tuesday (Sep 26) after he publicly praised a former Nazi soldier in Parliament. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Rota told legislators he had made a mistake by inviting ex-soldier Yaroslav Hunka, 98, to attend a session in the House honouring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last Friday (Sep 22). Rota publicly recognised Hunka, calling him a hero. "That public recognition has caused pain to individuals and communities, including the Jewish community in Canada and around the world ... I accept full responsibility for my actions," Rota added. He also said that his resignation would take effect on Wednesday. Until then a deputy speaker will be in charge. Trudeau (and his Liberal Speaker) have brought shame on Canada. The Liberal Speaker will have to resign. But that does not excuse Justin Trudeau’s failure to have his massive diplomatic and intelligence apparatus vet and prevent honouring a Nazi. — Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) September 26, 2023 × The parliamentary speaker had been facing growing pressure to step down following the Sep 22 incident. Rota paid homage to Hunka and hailed him as "a Ukrainian-Canadian war veteran from the Second World War who fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians" and "a Ukrainian hero and a Canadian hero." Rota's remarks (about the veteran) prompted a standing ovation from members. This incident played into the narrative promoted by Russian President Vladimir Putin that he sent his army into Ukraine in February last year to "demilitarise and denazify" the country. On Tuesday, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly joined the calls for Rota's resignation. Addressing a press conference in parliament, Foreign Minister Joly said, "What happened on Friday is completely unacceptable." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, meanwhile, called Rota's remarks shameful. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India is all set to take on Khalistan terror elements. The nation is gearing up for its new move. A joint meeting has been called between Indian intelligence and central agencies.

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<p>India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar ripped apart Canada's purported support to 'organised crime, violence and extremism' amid the evolving bilateral thaw between Ottawa and New Delhi over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In Asia, the maps are being revised as breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh begins being subsumed into Azerbaijan as thousands of ethnic Armenians from the region began getting into Armenia fearing ethnic reprisal from their new administrators.</p>

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India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar ripped apart Canada's purported support to 'organised crime, violence and extremism' amid the evolving bilateral thaw between Ottawa and New Delhi over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar ripped apart Canada's purported support to 'organised crime, violence and extremism' amid the evolving bilateral thaw between Ottawa and New Delhi over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In Asia, the maps are being revised as breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh begins being subsumed into Azerbaijan as thousands of ethnic Armenians from the region began getting into Armenia fearing ethnic reprisal from their new administrators. Click on the headlines to read more: 'Organised crime, violence, extremism': India's Jaishankar rips apart Canada amidst Nijjar killing row Weighing in on the row with Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pointed out the issue of organised crime in Canada that has been on the rise over the years, particularly linked to secessionist forces, violence, and extremism. Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Locals leave for Armenia en masse after Azeri victory claim Following Azerbaijan's recent attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia's government reported that approximately 23 per cent of the region's population, roughly 28,000 people, sought refuge in Armenia. This mass displacement occurred swiftly after Azerbaijan lifted a 10-month blockade on the sole road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, which had led to severe shortages of essential supplies, including food, medicine, and fuel. Despite Azerbaijan's commitment to respecting the rights of Armenians, many residents remained apprehensive about potential repercussions. Asian Games: Nepal's Kushal Malla scores fastest T20I hundred off 34 balls, Dipendra Airee hits 9-ball 50 Nepal batsman Kushal Malla, at the ongoing Asian Games in China, has created history by scoring the fastest hundred in a T20I match. Malla scored the century off just 34 balls, breaking previous record of 35-ball 100 held jointly by India's Rohit Sharma and South Africa's David Miller as well as Czech Republic's Sudesh Wickramasekara. Frank Rubio returns to Earth after a record-breaking stay in space. Watch LIVE! Astronaut Lt. Col. Frank Rubio, M.D., from the US Army and NASA, is concluding his historic stint in space this Wednesday (Sept 27). He will be departing from the International Space Station (ISS) alongside two Russian cosmonauts aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, scheduled to undock at 3:55 am, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Wednesday and head back to Earth. Hollywood writers' guild officially calls off months long strike The monthslong strike of the Writers Guild of America has been officially called off. The strike had literally paralysed Hollywood these past few months. The leaders of the guild accepted a pay deal hammered out with production studios.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuid1TuCNvDcz8KZ" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Canada said on Tuesday (September 26) that its citizens were worried about foreign interference. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Canada's envoy to the UN Bob Rae said, "We cannot bend the rules of state-to-state relations for political expediency because we've seen and continue to see the extent to which democracies are under threat through various means of foreign interference."</p>

<p>"But the truth is, if we don't adhere to the rules that we've agreed to, the very fabric of our open and of our free societies may start to tear," he added.</p>

<p>The Canadian envoy's comments come amid an intensifying standoff between Canada and India over the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nijjar was murdered in June. Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that domestic intelligence agencies were actively pursuing credible allegations tying Indian agents to the murder, prompting an angry reaction from New Delhi. India labelled Trudeau's allegations "absurd".</p>

<h2><strong>India's veiled attack on Canada at UNGA</strong></h2>

<p>India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, who also addressed the UNGA, slammed some countries' response to terrorism based on political convenience, in what was seen as a veiled attack on Canada amid the standoff over Nijjar's murder.</p>

<p>Foreign Minister Jaishankar attacked "cherry-picking" by member states when it comes to respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs.</p>

<p>"The power of markets should not be utilised to steer food and energy from the needy to the wealthy. Nor must we countenance that political convenience determines responses to terrorism, extremism and violence," he said at the UNGA.</p>

<p>Jaishankar also backed the UN Security Council reforms, calling for making it 'contemporary'.</p>

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Canada said on Tuesday (September 26) that its citizens were worried about foreign interference. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Canada's envoy to the UN Bob Rae said, "We cannot bend the rules of state-to-state relations for political expediency because we've seen and continue to see the extent to which democracies are under threat through various means of foreign interference.

Canada said on Tuesday (September 26) that its citizens were worried about foreign interference. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Canada's envoy to the UN Bob Rae said, "We cannot bend the rules of state-to-state relations for political expediency because we've seen and continue to see the extent to which democracies are under threat through various means of foreign interference." "But the truth is, if we don't adhere to the rules that we've agreed to, the very fabric of our open and of our free societies may start to tear," he added. The Canadian envoy's comments come amid an intensifying standoff between Canada and India over the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Also read | Political convenience cannot determine response to extremism: India's Jaishankar amid Canada row Nijjar was murdered in June. Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that domestic intelligence agencies were actively pursuing credible allegations tying Indian agents to the murder, prompting an angry reaction from New Delhi. India labelled Trudeau's allegations "absurd". India's veiled attack on Canada at UNGA India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, who also addressed the UNGA, slammed some countries' response to terrorism based on political convenience, in what was seen as a veiled attack on Canada amid the standoff over Nijjar's murder. Foreign Minister Jaishankar attacked "cherry-picking" by member states when it comes to respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs. "The power of markets should not be utilised to steer food and energy from the needy to the wealthy. Nor must we countenance that political convenience determines responses to terrorism, extremism and violence," he said at the UNGA. Jaishankar also backed the UN Security Council reforms, calling for making it 'contemporary'. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Canadian police have denied a Washington Post report that they arrived late at the scene of the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey.</p>

<p>The US-based newspaper in its report on Sept 25 stated that the “police were slow to the scene, and disagreement between agencies caused further delay”.</p>

<p>“There was an hours-long tussle between Surrey police and the RCMP. They couldn’t decide who would head the investigation, so there was a delay,” The Washington Post quoted a gurdwara volunteer, identified as Bhupinderjit Singh, as saying.</p>

<p>The Post further claimed, citing one of those present on the scene, that the RCMP and members of the Surrey Police Service had an “hours-long tussle” over who would take the lead in the investigation.</p>

<p>Responding to the report, the Surrey RCMP spokesperson Corporal Vanessa Munn flatly denied the claims.</p>

<p>“It was suggested that there was a conflict regarding which police agency would ‘head the investigation,'” said Munn.</p>

<h2><strong>'No delay in response'</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>“However, as the police of jurisdiction, Surrey RCMP is responsible for all police investigations in Surrey. There is nothing to indicate this investigation was delayed in any way, either in the initial response or in subsequent investigative steps.”</p>

<p>The officer further said that the case&nbsp;was ultimately handed over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), “with the continued support of Surrey RCMP.”</p>

<p>“IHIT takes lead on all homicide investigations in the Lower Mainland with the exception of Delta and Vancouver. We are confident all necessary investigational steps are being taken to hold those responsible for the homicide accountable,” the Surrey RCMP said.</p>

<h2><strong>Nijjar's killing well-organised&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Washington Post report carried further details as to how Nijjar’s killing was well-organised.</p>

<p>Citing a number of Khalistani separatists, including Moninder Singh, one of the founders of the Sikh Liberation Front (SLF), the report claimed that Nijjar's car was bugged with a tracker and that he was purportedly a target.</p>

<p>It also quotes the&nbsp;Sikh community members as telling&nbsp;the investigators that the assailants fired about 50 bullets on Nijjar, of which 34 hit the Khalistani terrorist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nijjar’s killing was captured by a security camera at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Canada's Surrey.</p>

<p>A 90-second recording of the video begins with Nijjar’s grey pickup truck pulling out of a parking space, Washington Post reported.</p>

<p>A white sedan appears in an adjacent lot, pulls up and drives parallel to the truck, the report adds.</p>

<p>Hardeep Singh Nijjar entered Canada in the late 1990s on a fake passport and produced false asylum claims based on fake marriages. He became a Canadian citizen in May 2007. In November 2014, an Interpol Red Corner Notice cited over a dozen criminal cases of murder and other terrorist activities against Nijjar in India.&nbsp;</p>

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The Canadian police have denied a Washington Post report that they arrived late at the scene of the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey.

The Canadian police have denied a Washington Post report that they arrived late at the scene of the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey. The US-based newspaper in its report on Sept 25 stated that the “police were slow to the scene, and disagreement between agencies caused further delay”. “There was an hours-long tussle between Surrey police and the RCMP. They couldn’t decide who would head the investigation, so there was a delay,” The Washington Post quoted a gurdwara volunteer, identified as Bhupinderjit Singh, as saying. The Post further claimed, citing one of those present on the scene, that the RCMP and members of the Surrey Police Service had an “hours-long tussle” over who would take the lead in the investigation. Responding to the report, the Surrey RCMP spokesperson Corporal Vanessa Munn flatly denied the claims. “It was suggested that there was a conflict regarding which police agency would ‘head the investigation,'” said Munn. 'No delay in response' “However, as the police of jurisdiction, Surrey RCMP is responsible for all police investigations in Surrey. There is nothing to indicate this investigation was delayed in any way, either in the initial response or in subsequent investigative steps.” The officer further said that the case was ultimately handed over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), “with the continued support of Surrey RCMP.” “IHIT takes lead on all homicide investigations in the Lower Mainland with the exception of Delta and Vancouver. We are confident all necessary investigational steps are being taken to hold those responsible for the homicide accountable,” the Surrey RCMP said. Nijjar's killing well-organised The Washington Post report carried further details as to how Nijjar’s killing was well-organised. Citing a number of Khalistani separatists, including Moninder Singh, one of the founders of the Sikh Liberation Front (SLF), the report claimed that Nijjar's car was bugged with a tracker and that he was purportedly a target. It also quotes the Sikh community members as telling the investigators that the assailants fired about 50 bullets on Nijjar, of which 34 hit the Khalistani terrorist. Nijjar’s killing was captured by a security camera at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Canada's Surrey. A 90-second recording of the video begins with Nijjar’s grey pickup truck pulling out of a parking space, Washington Post reported. A white sedan appears in an adjacent lot, pulls up and drives parallel to the truck, the report adds. Hardeep Singh Nijjar entered Canada in the late 1990s on a fake passport and produced false asylum claims based on fake marriages. He became a Canadian citizen in May 2007. In November 2014, an Interpol Red Corner Notice cited over a dozen criminal cases of murder and other terrorist activities against Nijjar in India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Canadian enforcement officials deny report over delay in Nijjar death probe

<p>India-Canada relations hit rock bottom after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a shocking claim about "Indian agents' involvement" in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.<br />
<br />
Canada stood accused of sheltering “Khalistani terrorists and extremists”, as the Indian government said that the “inaction of the Canadian government on this matter has been a long-standing and continuing concern”.<br />
<br />
What followed was a series of tit-for-tat actions which included the tit-for-tat ousting of diplomats, a pause in free trade talks, back-to-back travel advisory updates and halting of visa processing, and raking up of the issue in national and international fora.<br />
<br />
Khalistanis taking shelter in Canada is not new. It has remained a thorn between the two nations for years.<br />
<br />
Here's how an ideology, which failed to gain traction in India, grew into a synchronised terror network that proliferated for more than 40 years.</p>

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<h2><strong>Khalistani movement finds roots in Canada</strong></h2>

<p>Khalistan refers to an imagined homeland of Sikhs in India, incorporating Punjab with parts of other northern states like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.<br />
<br />
In 1971, two years before a separatist resolution in India's Anandpur Sahib town formalised the purported demand for Khalistan, politician and dentist Dr. Jagjit Singh Chauhan had already declared himself the president of Khalistan while residing in Canada.<br />
<br />
An advertisement was run by him in The New York Times which proclaimed the birth of Khalistan. "We are going to wait no more. Today we are launching the final crusade. We are a nation in our own right," the advertisement read.<br />
<br />
In December 1971, Pakistan's Zulfikar Ali Bhutto extended a supporting hand to the Khalistani leaders. Canadian journalist Terri Milewski in his book "Blood for Blood: Fifty Years of the Global Khalistan Project" wrote about Bhutto's meeting with a delegation of Sikhs, where he quoted the Pakistani leader as saying, "Sardarji, you have the keys to Nankana Sahib. Come there, we'll help you and make it the capital of Khalistan. Start a movement from here."</p>

<h2><strong>Khalistan's shared legacy: From Pierre to Justin Trudeau</strong></h2>

<p>At a time when Khalistan was growing its roots in Canada, the relations between Ottawa and New Delhi were strained with the detonation of India's first nuclear weapon at the Pokhran test site. It was the use of plutonium from the CIRUS reactor, which was commissioned in July 1960 with Canadian collaboration, that left Ottawa miffed.<br />
<br />
India claimed that it was a "peaceful nuclear explosion" and that the country did not violate the terms of the agreement with Canada. However, Canada's then prime Minister Pierre Trudeau - father of current PM Justin Trudeau who lit off the Nijjar row some days ago - withdrew all support from India's nuclear energy programme and the Canadian officials, who were working on another reactor, were recalled.<br />
<br />
"Most of the Khalistanis started settling in Canada in the regime of Pierre Trudeau in the late 70s and 80s," former ambassador of India to Canada Vishnu Prakash told WION. "Trudeau and India's then prime minister Indira Gandhi shared differences of opinions."<br />
<br />
For years, Canada was a safe haven for Khalistan supporters who have been accused of terrorism by India. "Canada was known to harbour people of all kinds. So, separatists from even other countries like Sri Lanka found refuge in Canada," Prakash said.</p>

<h2><strong>Kaniskha flight bombing: A dark chapter</strong></h2>

<p>In June 1985, after Khalistani terror organisation Babbar Khalsa orchestrated the bombing of Air India Kanishka, which killed 329 people - mostly Canadians- the head of the terror group Talwinder Parmar was shielded by Pierre Trudeau, which made things worse for bilateral ties.<br />
<br />
"The meek Canadian response to the Khalistani challenge was a frequent target of Indian politicians as far back as 1982 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi complained about it to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau," Milewski wrote in his book, stressing Canada's weak response to the growing Khalistani terror.<br />
<br />
"It was Pierre Trudeau’s government which refused the 1982 Indian request to extradite Talwinder Parmar to India for murder, on the quaint grounds that India was insufficiently deferential to the Queen," he wrote, referring to Britain's Queen Elizabeth.<br />
<br />
Today, Justin Trudeau seems to be simply following the steps of his father.</p>

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<h2><strong>Why 770,000 Sikhs are important to Canada government</strong></h2>

<p>Canada's "vote bank politics," as mentioned by India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, is the likely reason for the meek response of its government, and lack of action against increasing Khalistani extremism on its soil.<br />
<br />
There are around 770,00 Sikhs in Canada, which is not a large number. So how do they become a factor in 'vote bank politics'?<br />
<br />
"The Sikh community is concentrated in a few areas and they control 8 to 10 seats in the parliament indirectly," pointed out Ambassador Prakash.<br />
<br />
He pointed out that at least 80 per cent of them voted for Trudeau and his Liberal Party.<br />
<br />
"So, they have political influence much beyond their numbers and they are very well organised. They have funding through gurudwaras. So there is fund flow. They provide material and manpower to support the Liberal Party's campaigns. They also allegedly provide finances. So it is vote bank politics."<br />
<br />
He noted that almost all political parties in Canada support the Khalistanis, "but the Liberals have gone out of the way to sup with them."<br />
<br />
The former envoy emphasised that not all Sikhs are in support of Khalistani extremism, which gained roots on Canadian soil.<br />
<br />
They are rather fearful of the violence these extremists may unfold, he added.<br />
<br />
"Overwhelming percentage of Sikhs are peace-loving, they like India and see it as their cultural home. They are religious people, they go to gurudwaras and donate liberally, without necessarily knowing if it is controlled by a Khalistani. This makes the fund flow quite robust within Khalistani organisations and there is no scrutiny over the flow of the funds in Canada," he said.<br />
<br />
"The Sikh masses in Canada are afraid of the capability of Khalistanis to commit violence. These extremists control the streets, they have the muscle and the government supports them, which further makes them more active and belligerent in their behaviour," the former ambassador said.</p>

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India-Canada relations hit rock bottom after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a shocking claim about "Indian agents' involvement" in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India-Canada relations hit rock bottom after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a shocking claim about "Indian agents' involvement" in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada stood accused of sheltering “Khalistani terrorists and extremists”, as the Indian government said that the “inaction of the Canadian government on this matter has been a long-standing and continuing concern”. What followed was a series of tit-for-tat actions which included the tit-for-tat ousting of diplomats, a pause in free trade talks, back-to-back travel advisory updates and halting of visa processing, and raking up of the issue in national and international fora. Khalistanis taking shelter in Canada is not new. It has remained a thorn between the two nations for years. Here's how an ideology, which failed to gain traction in India, grew into a synchronised terror network that proliferated for more than 40 years. ALSO READ | Pro-Khalistan protest held at Indian mission in Vancouver as diplomatic tensions over Nijjar killing continue Khalistani movement finds roots in Canada Khalistan refers to an imagined homeland of Sikhs in India, incorporating Punjab with parts of other northern states like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. In 1971, two years before a separatist resolution in India's Anandpur Sahib town formalised the purported demand for Khalistan, politician and dentist Dr. Jagjit Singh Chauhan had already declared himself the president of Khalistan while residing in Canada. An advertisement was run by him in The New York Times which proclaimed the birth of Khalistan. "We are going to wait no more. Today we are launching the final crusade. We are a nation in our own right," the advertisement read. In December 1971, Pakistan's Zulfikar Ali Bhutto extended a supporting hand to the Khalistani leaders. Canadian journalist Terri Milewski in his book "Blood for Blood: Fifty Years of the Global Khalistan Project" wrote about Bhutto's meeting with a delegation of Sikhs, where he quoted the Pakistani leader as saying, "Sardarji, you have the keys to Nankana Sahib. Come there, we'll help you and make it the capital of Khalistan. Start a movement from here." Khalistan's shared legacy: From Pierre to Justin Trudeau At a time when Khalistan was growing its roots in Canada, the relations between Ottawa and New Delhi were strained with the detonation of India's first nuclear weapon at the Pokhran test site. It was the use of plutonium from the CIRUS reactor, which was commissioned in July 1960 with Canadian collaboration, that left Ottawa miffed. India claimed that it was a "peaceful nuclear explosion" and that the country did not violate the terms of the agreement with Canada. However, Canada's then prime Minister Pierre Trudeau - father of current PM Justin Trudeau who lit off the Nijjar row some days ago - withdrew all support from India's nuclear energy programme and the Canadian officials, who were working on another reactor, were recalled. "Most of the Khalistanis started settling in Canada in the regime of Pierre Trudeau in the late 70s and 80s," former ambassador of India to Canada Vishnu Prakash told WION. "Trudeau and India's then prime minister Indira Gandhi shared differences of opinions." For years, Canada was a safe haven for Khalistan supporters who have been accused of terrorism by India. "Canada was known to harbour people of all kinds. So, separatists from even other countries like Sri Lanka found refuge in Canada," Prakash said. Kaniskha flight bombing: A dark chapter In June 1985, after Khalistani terror organisation Babbar Khalsa orchestrated the bombing of Air India Kanishka, which killed 329 people - mostly Canadians- the head of the terror group Talwinder Parmar was shielded by Pierre Trudeau, which made things worse for bilateral ties. "The meek Canadian response to the Khalistani challenge was a frequent target of Indian politicians as far back as 1982 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi complained about it to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau," Milewski wrote in his book, stressing Canada's weak response to the growing Khalistani terror. "It was Pierre Trudeau’s government which refused the 1982 Indian request to extradite Talwinder Parmar to India for murder, on the quaint grounds that India was insufficiently deferential to the Queen," he wrote, referring to Britain's Queen Elizabeth. Today, Justin Trudeau seems to be simply following the steps of his father. WATCH | Who is Khalistan supporter Jagmeet Singh and Why is Trudeau dependent on him to be in power? Why 770,000 Sikhs are important to Canada government Canada's "vote bank politics," as mentioned by India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, is the likely reason for the meek response of its government, and lack of action against increasing Khalistani extremism on its soil. There are around 770,00 Sikhs in Canada, which is not a large number. So how do they become a factor in 'vote bank politics'? "The Sikh community is concentrated in a few areas and they control 8 to 10 seats in the parliament indirectly," pointed out Ambassador Prakash. He pointed out that at least 80 per cent of them voted for Trudeau and his Liberal Party. "So, they have political influence much beyond their numbers and they are very well organised. They have funding through gurudwaras. So there is fund flow. They provide material and manpower to support the Liberal Party's campaigns. They also allegedly provide finances. So it is vote bank politics." He noted that almost all political parties in Canada support the Khalistanis, "but the Liberals have gone out of the way to sup with them." The former envoy emphasised that not all Sikhs are in support of Khalistani extremism, which gained roots on Canadian soil. They are rather fearful of the violence these extremists may unfold, he added. "Overwhelming percentage of Sikhs are peace-loving, they like India and see it as their cultural home. They are religious people, they go to gurudwaras and donate liberally, without necessarily knowing if it is controlled by a Khalistani. This makes the fund flow quite robust within Khalistani organisations and there is no scrutiny over the flow of the funds in Canada," he said. "The Sikh masses in Canada are afraid of the capability of Khalistanis to commit violence. These extremists control the streets, they have the muscle and the government supports them, which further makes them more active and belligerent in their behaviour," the former ambassador said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Cast From The Past: How Khalistan movement took root in Canada before getting rejected in India

<p>Strongly opposing the "hate speech" delivered by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has called for a prohibition on his entry into&nbsp;Canadian territory. The Canadian-based Hindu group has accused Pannun of instilling fear among Hindus and Indians residing in Canada.</p>

<p>Peter Thorning, the legal representative for HFC, expressed the forum's concerns to Marc Miller, who serves as the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship in Canada's House of Commons.</p>

<p>HFC has urged the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to conduct a thorough investigation and take the necessary measures to declare Pannun "ineligible" for entry into Canada.</p>

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<h2><strong>What does the letter say?</strong></h2>

<p>“I wish to bring to your attention a matter of profound concern regarding Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. He currently serves as the legal representative for the US-based organisation known as Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which advocates for the establishment of a separate Sikh state. Additionally, Pannun is the lawyer who issued a statement in support of Hardeep Singh Nijjar following his killing on June 18,” the letter read.</p>

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<p>Emphasising Pannun's designation as a "terrorist" and the outlawed status of his organisation, SFJ, within India, HFC's attorney, Thorning, brought to the attention of the Canadian authorities the longstanding connections between the two countries, which have faced political challenges due to Khalistani elements promoting hatred under the guise of free speech.</p>

<p>“We highlight that the Government of India has previously labelled Pannu a terrorist, according to Indian media reports, and has banned the group in the country, accusing it of supporting violent extremism," said the letter.</p>

<p>"Canada and India have longstanding bilateral relations built upon shared traditions of democracy, pluralism and strong interpersonal connections. Canada is home to one of the largest communities of Indian origin, with approximately 4% of Canadians being of Indian heritage (1.3 million people). The deep cultural and political ties between Canada and India are strengthened by a growing network of official dialogues, agreements, memoranda of understanding and working groups," HFC's counsel added in the letter.</p>

<p>The Hindu group&nbsp;also brought attention to a recent video featuring Pannun in which he issued a warning to all Indo-Canadian Hindus to depart Canada.</p>

<p>In the video, Pannun accused Canadian Hindus of "working against the very nation from which they derive economic advantages," as stated in HFC's communication.</p>

<p>HFC's legal representative explicitly outlined the relevant sections related to 'Public Incitement of Hatred' and requested an inquiry into Pannun's actions, as well as the prohibition of his entry into Canada.</p>

<p>"Section 319 of the Criminal Code makes it unlawful to incite or promote hatred against an identifiable group. There is no doubt that Hindus are an identifiable group&nbsp;as defined in section 318 (4) of the Criminal Code," the letter further said.</p>

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<p>In the video that is doing the rounds on social media, SFJ chief Pannun could be heard urging Canadian Sikhs to convene in Vancouver on October 29 to vote on whether "Indian High Commissioner Verma is responsible for the killing&nbsp;of Hardeep Singh Nijaar".</p>

<p>Pannun kept his stance that pro-Khalistan Sikhs have always been loyal to Canada and have complied with&nbsp;the country's laws.</p>

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Strongly opposing the "hate speech" delivered by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has called for a prohibition on his entry into Canadian territory.

Strongly opposing the "hate speech" delivered by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has called for a prohibition on his entry into Canadian territory. The Canadian-based Hindu group has accused Pannun of instilling fear among Hindus and Indians residing in Canada. Peter Thorning, the legal representative for HFC, expressed the forum's concerns to Marc Miller, who serves as the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship in Canada's House of Commons. HFC has urged the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to conduct a thorough investigation and take the necessary measures to declare Pannun "ineligible" for entry into Canada. Also read | Canada: Parliamentary speaker Anthony Rota resigns after tribute to Nazi-linked veteran What does the letter say? “I wish to bring to your attention a matter of profound concern regarding Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. He currently serves as the legal representative for the US-based organisation known as Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which advocates for the establishment of a separate Sikh state. Additionally, Pannun is the lawyer who issued a statement in support of Hardeep Singh Nijjar following his killing on June 18,” the letter read. Hindu Forum Canada’s Lawyer writes to Minister Immigration of Canada Mr. ⁦@MarcMillerVM⁩ to make Gurpatwant Singh Pannu inadmissible to Canada due to his hateful threats to Canadian Hindus ⁦@JustinTrudeau⁩ ⁦@DLeBlancNB⁩ pic.twitter.com/CJvu4Uxzzm — HinduForumCanada #HFC (@canada_hindu) September 26, 2023 × Emphasising Pannun's designation as a "terrorist" and the outlawed status of his organisation, SFJ, within India, HFC's attorney, Thorning, brought to the attention of the Canadian authorities the longstanding connections between the two countries, which have faced political challenges due to Khalistani elements promoting hatred under the guise of free speech. “We highlight that the Government of India has previously labelled Pannu a terrorist, according to Indian media reports, and has banned the group in the country, accusing it of supporting violent extremism," said the letter. "Canada and India have longstanding bilateral relations built upon shared traditions of democracy, pluralism and strong interpersonal connections. Canada is home to one of the largest communities of Indian origin, with approximately 4% of Canadians being of Indian heritage (1.3 million people). The deep cultural and political ties between Canada and India are strengthened by a growing network of official dialogues, agreements, memoranda of understanding and working groups," HFC's counsel added in the letter. The Hindu group also brought attention to a recent video featuring Pannun in which he issued a warning to all Indo-Canadian Hindus to depart Canada. In the video, Pannun accused Canadian Hindus of "working against the very nation from which they derive economic advantages," as stated in HFC's communication. HFC's legal representative explicitly outlined the relevant sections related to 'Public Incitement of Hatred' and requested an inquiry into Pannun's actions, as well as the prohibition of his entry into Canada. "Section 319 of the Criminal Code makes it unlawful to incite or promote hatred against an identifiable group. There is no doubt that Hindus are an identifiable group as defined in section 318 (4) of the Criminal Code," the letter further said. Also watch | Gravitas: Western double standard? Khalistani Terrorist Nijjar called 'Sikh Activist' In the video that is doing the rounds on social media, SFJ chief Pannun could be heard urging Canadian Sikhs to convene in Vancouver on October 29 to vote on whether "Indian High Commissioner Verma is responsible for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijaar". Pannun kept his stance that pro-Khalistan Sikhs have always been loyal to Canada and have complied with the country's laws. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>In a bid to deflect from the controversy of inviting a Ukrainian man who fought for a Nazi unit in World War II&nbsp;to the Canadian Parliament,&nbsp;Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now warning Russia to not use the incident for disinformation purposes against Ukraine.</p>

<p>"I think it's going to be really important that all of us push back against Russian disinformation and continue our steadfast unequivocal support for Ukraine," Trudeau told reporters on Monday (September 25).</p>

<p>Trudeau expressed his "deep" embarrassment over the situation, where 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka with Nazi ties received a standing ovation during a visit by Ukraine's president Volodymyr&nbsp;Zelensky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the incident, there is a growing call for an apology from Trudeau.</p>

<p>Poland's Ambassador to Canada, Witold Dzielski also expressed anger over the situation. He is now demanding an apology for what he saw as the parliament "whitewashing such villains."</p>

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<p>House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota, who invited Hunka, later admitted to the&nbsp;mistake and apologised. He is now facing calls to resign from his position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All of this plays out in the backdrop of Russia claiming that its invasion is to denazify Ukraine.</p>

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<p>Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also reacted to the incident and termed it "outrageous".</p>

<p>"Many Western countries, including Canada, have raised a young generation that does not know who fought whom or what happened during the Second World War. And they know nothing about the threat of fascism," he said.</p>

<p>Rota said, "No one, including fellow parliamentarians and the Ukraine delegation, was aware of my intention or of my remarks before I delivered them", and added, "This initiative was entirely my own, the individual in question being from my riding [district] and having been brought to my attention."</p>

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<p>In particular, Rota extended his deepest apologies to Jewish communities in Canada and around the world.&nbsp;"I accept full responsibility for my actions."</p>

<p>Canadian Jewish group, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, acknowledged the issued apology, however, it called for "proper vetting" in order to avoid such&nbsp;incidents in the future.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yaroslav Hunka fought for the First Ukrainian Division. He was welcomed with claps and cheers in the House of Commons. The First Ukrainian Division was also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division or the SS 14th Waffen Division, a voluntary unit that was under the command of the Nazis.</p>

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In a bid to deflect from the controversy of inviting a Ukrainian man who fought for a Nazi unit in World War II to the Canadian Parliament, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now warning Russia to not use the incident for disinformation purposes against Ukraine.

In a bid to deflect from the controversy of inviting a Ukrainian man who fought for a Nazi unit in World War II to the Canadian Parliament, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now warning Russia to not use the incident for disinformation purposes against Ukraine. "I think it's going to be really important that all of us push back against Russian disinformation and continue our steadfast unequivocal support for Ukraine," Trudeau told reporters on Monday (September 25). Trudeau expressed his "deep" embarrassment over the situation, where 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka with Nazi ties received a standing ovation during a visit by Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky. Following the incident, there is a growing call for an apology from Trudeau. Poland's Ambassador to Canada, Witold Dzielski also expressed anger over the situation. He is now demanding an apology for what he saw as the parliament "whitewashing such villains." Also Read | UK: London airport cancels over 160 flights over air traffic control shortage House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota, who invited Hunka, later admitted to the mistake and apologised. He is now facing calls to resign from his position. All of this plays out in the backdrop of Russia claiming that its invasion is to denazify Ukraine. Kremlin reacts Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also reacted to the incident and termed it "outrageous". "Many Western countries, including Canada, have raised a young generation that does not know who fought whom or what happened during the Second World War. And they know nothing about the threat of fascism," he said. Rota said, "No one, including fellow parliamentarians and the Ukraine delegation, was aware of my intention or of my remarks before I delivered them", and added, "This initiative was entirely my own, the individual in question being from my riding [district] and having been brought to my attention." Also Read | Ukraine war: Russia shoots down missile over Crimea; 4 Ukrainians killed in air strikes In particular, Rota extended his deepest apologies to Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. "I accept full responsibility for my actions." Canadian Jewish group, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, acknowledged the issued apology, however, it called for "proper vetting" in order to avoid such incidents in the future. Who is Yaroslav Hunka? Yaroslav Hunka fought for the First Ukrainian Division. He was welcomed with claps and cheers in the House of Commons. The First Ukrainian Division was also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division or the SS 14th Waffen Division, a voluntary unit that was under the command of the Nazis. Watch | Gravitas: 'Disease X' could be 20 times deadlier than the Wuhan virus × Hunka was invited by Rota, an MP from the Trudeau-led Liberal Party of Canada, who introduced him. "I am very proud to say that he is from North Bay and from my riding of Nipissing--Timiskaming," Rota said, adding, "He is a Ukrainian hero, a Canadian hero, and we thank him for all his service." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Trudeau warns of Russian disinformation against Ukraine to deflect controversy over invite to Nazi veteran

In this episode, we expose the anti-India forces that are seeking to undermine India's success story. On one hand, the American ambassador to Pakistan made a 'secret' 6-day trip to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), on the other, a highly influential New York-based global investor service, Moody's came down on India's Aadhaar.

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