How did Ukrainian who fought with Nazis end up in Canada?

Yaroslav Hunka, the Ukrainian man at the centre of the controversy that caused the resignation of the House Speaker, served in a unit of Ukrainian volunteers under the command of the Nazis in the Second World War. Dozens of members of that unit were allowed to settle in Canada — a decision that has drawn criticism ever since. Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: More from CBC News | The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are.
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