- Over 250,000 Canadians have signed a petition to revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship, citing national sovereignty concerns.
- Musk responded by mocking Canada in a now-deleted post, saying, “Canada is not a real country.”
- The petition holds no legal force but reflects growing tensions between Canada and the Trump administration.
Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have signed a petition demanding the revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship amid rising tensions between the Trump administration and Canada.
The petition, launched five days ago, accuses Musk of undermining Canada’s sovereignty and acting against its national interests. While largely symbolic, it has gathered over 250,000 signatures and remains open until June 20.
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In response to the petition, Musk posted on X: “Canada is not a real country,” before later deleting the comment.
Under Canadian law, citizenship can only be revoked in cases of fraud or misrepresentation, making it unlikely that Musk’s status would be affected. The billionaire, who was born in South Africa, holds both Canadian and US citizenship through his mother, who is originally from Saskatchewan.
The petition was created by a British Columbia author and endorsed by MP Charlie Angus of the New Democratic Party. While petitions with over 500 signatures typically receive a government response, this one may not, as a spring election could dissolve parliament.
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Tensions between the US and Canada have escalated since Trump’s return to office, with the president suggesting Canada could become a US state and threatening tariffs on key imports like steel and aluminum. In response, Canadian leaders have vowed counter-tariffs, and public backlash has led to boycotts of US products and anti-American sentiment at sports events.
Musk, who moved to Canada at 18 before emigrating to the US, has faced scrutiny over claims that he worked illegally in America while on a student visa. Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon recently called him a “parasitic illegal immigrant,” a claim Musk has denied, insisting he followed legal immigration processes before becoming a naturalised US citizen in 2002.
