Hundreds of Canadians signal petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship

Lots of 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 in opposition to 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 data 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 just isn’t 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 develop into a member of a international authorities that’s making an attempt 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 largely symbolic and has no authorized pressure. However petitions with at the least 500 signatures and a member of parliament’s backing sometimes obtain a authorities response, this one could not, as a spring election may dissolve parliament.

It was created by a British Columbia creator and endorsed by MP Charlie Angus of the New Democratic Get together. Angus, a 20-year MP for Timmins–James Bay, has introduced he is not going to search re-election.

The BBC has contacted his workplace for remark.

US-Canada tensions have escalated since Trump’s return, with the president repeatedly suggesting Canada may develop 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 scholar visa.

In a current interview, Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, known as Mr Musk a “parasitic unlawful immigrant”.

The Tesla CEO has denied the accusations, and has mentioned he didn’t work illegally. He turned a naturalised US citizen in 2002, in keeping with a current biography.

The BBC has contacted Mr Musk through his companies for remark.