Thousands of Canadians petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship
A petition calling for the revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship has garnered hundreds of thousands of signatures amid rising tensions between the Trump administration and Canada.
The petition, which launched five days ago, accuses Musk of acting against Canada’s national interests and undermining its sovereignty.
In Canada, citizenship can only be revoked under specific circumstances such as fraud, misrepresentation, or concealing information on immigration or citizenship applications. Musk, who was born in South Africa, holds both Canadian and US citizenship, with his Canadian citizenship stemming from his mother, who was born in Saskatchewan.
The petition claims Musk has used his wealth and influence to meddle in Canadian elections and has aligned himself with a foreign government that threatens to diminish Canada’s sovereignty. In response, Musk made a post on X (formerly Twitter) that stated, “Canada is not a real country,” though he later deleted the comment.
Launched on February 20, the petition has already attracted over 250,000 signatures and will remain open for signatures until June 20. While it holds no legal weight, petitions with at least 500 signatures and the backing of a Member of Parliament (MP) typically prompt a government response. However, given that Canada is facing a spring election, it’s uncertain whether this petition will receive a reply.
The petition was created by a British Columbia author and endorsed by Charlie Angus, a Member of Parliament for Timmins–James Bay, who has announced he will not run for re-election.
Tensions between the US and Canada have escalated since Donald Trump’s return to office, with the US president repeatedly suggesting Canada could become part of the United States and threatening tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and other imports. In response, Canadian leaders have vowed to impose counter-tariffs. This discord has extended beyond government, with many Canadians canceling US trips, boycotting American products, and protesting against American anthems at sports events.
Musk, who moved to Canada from South Africa at the age of 18, initially worked various jobs before attending Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He later moved to the US. Musk has supported Trump’s hardline immigration policies and is now facing scrutiny over accusations that he worked illegally in the US on a student visa.
In a recent interview, Steve Bannon, a former advisor to Trump, referred to Musk as a “parasitic illegal immigrant.” Musk has denied these allegations, stating he did not work illegally. He became a naturalized US citizen in 2002, according to a recent biography.
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