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A growing movement in Canada is calling for tech billionaire Elon Musk to be stripped of his Canadian citizenship, with a petition gathering over 280,000 signatures demanding government action.
Launched on February 20, the petition urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to revoke Musk’s citizenship, alleging that he is working against Canada’s national interests. It claims Musk, who currently leads the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump, is “a member of a foreign government seeking to undermine Canadian sovereignty.”
The petition further accuses Musk of using his vast wealth and influence to meddle in Canadian elections and shape policies that could harm the country.
Musk’s Ties to Canada and Rising Controversy
Musk, one of the world’s richest men, holds multiple citizenships, including South African, American, and Canadian, the latter granted through his Canadian-born mother. While he built his fortune as the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and as the owner of X (formerly Twitter), his increasing involvement in U.S. politics has fueled tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
His close alliance with Trump has become particularly controversial as the former U.S. president threatens Canada with severe economic measures. Trump recently proposed a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, which could dismantle the long-standing North American free trade agreement. After briefly delaying the tariff plan, Trump announced he would move forward with it next week.
Additionally, he has suggested imposing a separate 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, including those from Canada.
Musk’s Controversial Remarks and Petition’s Potential Impact
Musk and Trump have both made inflammatory comments regarding Canada’s status, with Musk referring to Trudeau as “Canada’s governor” and posting on X that “Canada is not a real country.” These remarks have only intensified calls for his citizenship revocation.
The petition, sponsored by New Democratic Party MP Charlie Angus, will remain open for signatures until June 20. Once submitted, the Canadian Parliament will be required to issue a formal response.
While it remains uncertain how the government will react, Canadian law allows citizenship revocation in cases of treason, espionage, or fraudulent applications. Whether Musk’s actions meet these criteria is yet to be determined.
As public support for the petition continues to surge, all eyes are on Ottawa to see if Canada will take unprecedented action against one of the world’s most influential figures.
Gill Bikram Singh