The Controversy in Canada over calling Nazi Veteran in Canadian Parliament and saying he is hero" giving two standing ovations.

The Speaker of Canada's Parliament has resigned after he invited a Ukrainian Nazi veteran to attend a special session of Parliament.

In the latest update, Anthony Rota has stepped down as speaker, as reported by The Guardian.

He has resigned after meeting with party leaders in Ottawa amid growing cross-party calls for his resignation. "This house is above any of us," he told lawmakers. Notably, Canada's foreign minister Melanie Joly called the situation "deeply unacceptable" and an "embarrassment".

He has resigned after meeting with party leaders in Ottawa amid growing cross-party calls for his resignation. "This house is above any of us," he told lawmakers. Notably, Canada's foreign minister Melanie Joly called the situation "deeply unacceptable" and an "embarrassment".

The government House leader stated that Rota should do the "honourable thing" and step down.