The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons, Anthony Rota, has tendered his resignation following a contentious incident involving the invitation and praise of a Ukrainian man with ties to a Nazi unit during a parliamentary event. Rota initially resisted calls for his resignation but ultimately made the decision after consultations with party leaders in Ottawa. In a statement delivered in parliament, Rota expressed his regret, saying, "I must step down as your Speaker." He acknowledged his mistake in inviting Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian man who had served in the 14th Waffen-SS Grenadier Division during World War II, a unit associated with alleged atrocities against Polish and Jewish civilians. During Hunka's visit to parliament, Rota referred to him as a "hero," which drew widespread condemnation both nationally and internationally. The incident prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to describe it as "extremely upsetting" and "deeply embarrassing"