• Over 250,000 Canadians have signed a petition to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship for allegedly acting against Canada's national interests.
  • The petition cites Musk's role as advisor to President Trump, who has repeatedly questioned Canadian sovereignty.
  • Canadian MP Charlie Angus sponsored the petition, calling Musk an "enemy of our country" amid growing U.S.-Canada tensions.

A petition demanding the revocation of Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship has gained significant traction, surpassing 250,000 signatures as of Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

The petition, which opened for signatures on February 20, alleges that the tech billionaire has engaged in activities contrary to Canada's national interests.

The document specifically cites concerns about Musk's role as a top advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, describing him as "a member of a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty."

This comes amid increasing tensions between the two North American neighbors.

Musk, who was born in South Africa and later immigrated to Canada, obtained his Canadian citizenship through his mother, Maye Musk, who originates from Saskatchewan. He has since also acquired U.S. citizenship.

The controversy intensified when Musk reportedly mocked the petition in a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform he owns, claiming that "Canada is not a real country."

This statement further inflamed Canadian sentiments against the billionaire.

Canadian federal lawmaker Charlie Angus, who sponsored the petition from the leftist New Democratic Party, defended the initiative, stating it provides Canadians an opportunity to "express their justifiable anger at the growing power of oligarchs and extremists."

Angus bluntly added, "People like Elon Musk are enemies of our country."

The petition's timing coincides with escalating rhetoric from President Trump, who has repeatedly questioned Canadian sovereignty and suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state.

Recent trade tensions have also resulted in retaliatory tariffs between the two nations.

While petitions presented to Canada's Parliament cannot mandate action, they may receive an official government response. However, Parliament is currently suspended until March 24, 2025.

Canadian law states that citizenship may be revoked under specific circumstances, including fraud on immigration applications or serving in a foreign army against Canada, though it remains unclear if Musk's actions would qualify under existing legislation.

Edited By Annette George