Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed on Wednesday that his administration is exploring the possibility of declassifying a list of suspected former Nazi collaborators who immigrated to Canada after World War II. This announcement comes in the wake of a diplomatic misstep during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent visit to Ottawa when a Ukrainian veteran with ties to the Nazis was publicly celebrated in the Canadian parliament.

Back in 1986, an independent inquiry had investigated allegations that over 800 Nazi war criminals had entered Canada, but their identities were kept confidential. Trudeau stated, "We have ensured that top public servants are thoroughly examining this matter, including delving into the archives."

Various Jewish organizations, including B'nai Brith and the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre, have been advocating for the release of the report.

Jagmeet Singh, leader of a parliamentary faction that supports Trudeau's minority Liberal government, expressed his support for revealing the records. However, concerns have been raised about Canada's stringent privacy laws and the potential consequences of reopening old wounds.

These developments stem from Zelensky's September visit, during which House Speaker Anthony Rota inadvertently hailed an elderly Ukrainian immigrant from his constituency as a hero, later revealing the veteran's affiliation with a Nazi-linked military unit. Rota resigned in the wake of this revelation.

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