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‘Dark history’ Parliament’s Nazi amnesia reignites row over its past

Standing in the House of Commons last week, Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, apologised after a war veteran who fought alongside the Nazis was invited into the country’s parliament, called a “hero” and celebrated with two standing ovations.

Trudeau said all lawmakers “regret deeply” having stood and clapped – “even though we [did] so unaware of the context”, adding that the event was a disservice to the memory of millions “targeted by the

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