Thursday, October 19, 2023

Conservatives say ‘Canadians deserve answers’ amid pending Commons vote on ‘Nazigate’ probe

 

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With a vote expected for October 19, Conservative MP Michael Cooper hopes the House affairs committee supports his motion to investigate why ‘proper vetting was not done,’ reported Blacklock’s Reporter.

The House affairs committee is expected to order an inquiry into how the former Speaker of the House managed to invite and praise a Nazi SS officer at the House of Commons.

With a vote expected for October 19, Conservative MP Michael Cooper hopes the House affairs committee supports his motion to investigate why “proper vetting was not done,” reported Blacklock’s Reporter.

On September 22, Yaroslav Hunka, 98, received two standing ovations from all House parties, causing an international incident that “brought shame [to] Parliament.”

“This should never have happened,” Cooper told the committee on October 17. “It is a stain on the reputation of the institution of Parliament.”

Cooper acknowledged the enormous hurt and offence it caused Canada’s Jewish community and around the world. He added the incident “dishonoured the more than six million Jews who were murdered at the hands of Nazis during World War II.”  (more...)

Conservatives say ‘Canadians deserve answers’ amid pending Commons vote on ‘Nazigate’ probe


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