In brief
A petition accuses Musk of undermining Canadian sovereignty, sparking debate across the nation.
Thousands of Canadians are signing a petition aimed at revoking Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship, citing his actions against the country’s interests. The petition, launched just five days ago, has already garnered over 250,000 signatures. It argues that Musk is undermining Canada’s sovereignty and influencing elections with his wealth and power. Musk, who holds both Canadian and U.S. citizenship, responded on social media, stating, "Canada is not a real country," though he later deleted the post. Citizenship in Canada can only be revoked in cases of fraud or misinformation during the application process, making the petition more symbolic than actionable. With the petition set to be open until June 20, it was created by an author from British Columbia and supported by MP Charlie Angus, though future government response remains uncertain due to the potential for upcoming elections. Escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Canada have led to backlash, where Canadians are boycotting U.S. products and cancelling trips south of the border. Musk, who moved to Canada from South Africa as a teenager and became a U.S. citizen in 2002, has faced scrutiny for his previous remarks supporting Trump’s immigration policies.
