A whole lot of 1000’s of individuals have signed a petition to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship amid tensions between the Trump administration and Canada.
The petition, which opened to signatures 5 days in the past, accuses Mr Musk of appearing towards Canada’s nationwide curiosity and undermining its sovereignty.
In Canada, citizenship might be revoked provided that somebody has dedicated fraud, misrepresented themselves or knowingly hid info on an immigration or citizenship software. Mr Musk, who was born in South Africa, holds each Canadian and US citizenship.
Responding to the petition, the billionaire wrote on X: “Canada is just not an actual nation.” The submit was later deleted.
The petition claims the billionaire “has used his wealth and energy to affect our elections” and “has now change into a member of a international authorities that’s trying to erase Canadian sovereignty”. Mr Musk has Canadian citizenship via his mom, who was born in Saskatchewan.
Launched on 20 February, the petition, already signed by greater than 250,000 Canadians, stays open for signatures till 20 June.
It’s principally symbolic and has no authorized drive. However petitions with no less than 500 signatures and a member of parliament’s backing usually obtain a authorities response, this one might not, as a spring election might dissolve parliament.
It was created by a British Columbia creator and endorsed by MP Charlie Angus of the New Democratic Social gathering. Angus, a 20-year MP for Timmins–James Bay, has introduced he won’t search re-election.
The NEWSTORN has contacted his workplace for remark.
US-Canada tensions have escalated since Trump’s return, with the president repeatedly suggesting Canada might change into a US state and threatening tariffs on metal, aluminium, and different imports.
Canadian leaders have pushed again, vowing counter-tariffs.
The spat has spilled out past authorities, with Canadians cancelling US journeys, boycotting American merchandise, and booing opposing anthems at hockey and basketball video games.
Mr Musk moved to Canada from South Africa at 18, and labored odd jobs earlier than finding out at Queen’s College in Kingston, Ontario. He later emigrated to the US.
The billionaire has backed Trump’s hardline immigration insurance policies however now faces scrutiny over claims he labored illegally within the US on a pupil visa.
In a latest interview, Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, referred to as Mr Musk a “parasitic unlawful immigrant”.
The Tesla CEO has denied the accusations, and has mentioned he didn’t work illegally. He grew to become a naturalised US citizen in 2002, based on a latest biography.
The NEWSTORN has contacted Mr Musk through his companies for remark.
