House Speaker Rota Resigns Over Tribute to Nazi Unit Veteran

Anthony Rota has announced his resignation as Speaker of the House following his recognition of a former member of a Nazi unit in Parliament.

Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 25, 2023. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Anthony Rota has announced his resignation as Speaker of the House following his recognition of a former member of a Nazi unit in Parliament.

“This House is above any of us. Therefore, I must step down as your Speaker,” Mr. Rota said in the House of Commons before Question Period on Sept. 26.