Thousands of Canadians sign petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship
HAMILTON, Canada (AA) – A number of Canadians are supporting a petition asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to strip billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk of his citizenship.
The petition, launched by British Columbia resident Qualia Reed and sponsored by New Democratic Party (NDP) MP Charlie Angus, argues that Musk “has engaged in activities that go against the national interest of Canada.”
Noting that Musk, a key lieutenant of US President Donald Trump, “has used his wealth and power to influence our elections,” the petition claims that Musk is “a member of a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty.
“We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Prime Minister to revoke Elon Musk’s dual citizenship status, and revoke his Canadian passport effective immediately,” it says.
Musk, born in South Africa, became a Canadian through his mother, who was born in Saskatchewan.
More than 52,100 Canadians have signed the online petition that will be presented in the House of Commons once it closes June 20.
There’s no indication if the government will consider revoking Musk’s citizenship.
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