A parliamentary petition calling for the revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship has garnered more than 250,000 signatures, sparking debate over the tech billionaire’s influence and political ties.
The petition alleges that Musk’s close association with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has proposed a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and even suggested annexing Canada as the 51st U.S. state, is against Canada’s national interest.
“He has used his wealth and power to influence our elections,” the petition states.
“He has now become a member of a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty.”
Musk, who holds citizenship in South Africa, Canada, and the United States, has become a vocal ally of Trump since the latter began his second term last month. In response to the petition, Musk dismissed concerns on his social media platform X, stating, “Canada is not a real country.”
The petition, addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, demands the immediate revocation of Musk’s dual citizenship and Canadian passport.
However, legal experts question whether the government has the authority to strip Musk of his citizenship, which he obtained through his mother, Maye Musk, a Canadian by birth.
According to Canada’s House of Commons, electronic parliamentary petitions require an initial five-person endorsement, an MP’s authorization, and a review before they can start collecting signatures.
The petition remains open until June 20, 2025, after which at least 500 signatures must be verified before it can be considered for parliamentary debate.
Trump’s repeated remarks about making Canada the “51st state” have triggered mixed reactions in the country.
The U.S. president has even mocked Trudeau online, referring to him as the “Governor” of Canada. Earlier this month, Trudeau reportedly told business leaders that Trump’s annexation threats were “a real thing,” highlighting growing concerns over U.S.-Canada relations.