OTTAWA — House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota is facing calls to step down from across the political spectrum after he invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend a speech by Ukraine's president.
Government House leader Karina Gould said Tuesday morning that she believes members of Parliament have lost confidence in Rota.
On Friday, Rota honoured and recognized Yaroslav Hunka, a veteran of the First Ukrainian Division, during a parliamentary address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "It's a good thing that Speaker Rota apologized personally and I'm sure he's reflecting now to ensure the dignity of the House going forward," Trudeau said Tuesday before his cabinet meeting.
The Conservatives have said they believe Trudeau is throwing Rota under the bus and that the prime minister should take responsibility for the invitation.
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