Over 150,000 Canadians have signed petition demanding revocation of Elon Musk’s citizenship, citing concerns about his influence and actions.
Recently, a petition in Canada calling for the revocation of Elon Musk’s citizenship has gained significant attention.
Over 150,000 Canadians have signed this petition, which accuses the billionaire entrepreneur of acting against the national interest of Canada.
Qualia Reed launched the petition on February 20, 2025, quickly attracting many supporters.
Over 150,000 Canadians demand revocation of Elon Musk’s citizenship for actions against Canada’s national interest
Qualia Reed, an author from British Columbia, initiated the petition.
It claims that Musk is closely aligned with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made controversial statements about Canada.
Trump has previously suggested that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States, which many Canadians find concerning.
The petition indicates Musk’s involvement with Trump’s administration, particularly in efforts to cut federal spending in the U.S.
Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and he has been criticized for his influence on government policies that affect many workers.
Elon Musk’s citizenship ties raise national concerns.
Musk holds Canadian citizenship through his mother, who was born in Regina, Saskatchewan.
The petition argues that his ties to Trump and the U.S. government make him a threat to Canadian sovereignty.
It specifically requests that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revoke Musk’s Canadian passport and citizenship.
Charlie Angus, a Member of Parliament from the New Democratic Party, sponsored the petition.
Angus has been vocal in his criticism of Musk, emphasizing the need to protect Canada’s national interests.
The petition has garnered significant public backing.
Since its launch, the petition has gained rapid support.
It required a minimum of 500 signatures to be formally presented to the House of Commons.
By February 23, the petition had received around 157,000 signatures, demonstrating widespread public interest and concern.
The signing period for the petition remains open until June 20, 2025, allowing more Canadians to add their names to the list.
The House of Commons is set to resume its work on March 24, which means the petition will be reviewed soon.
Social media reactions
Many people support the initiative, believing that Musk’s actions are not in line with Canadian values.
Supporters argue Canada shouldn’t be influenced by foreigners without the country’s best interests at heart.
On the other hand, some critics view the petition as an overreaction.
They argue that Musk has contributed significantly to technological advancements and job creation in Canada and elsewhere.
Some believe that the focus should be on constructive dialogue rather than punitive measures.
One user said: This is stupid … we cant revoke citizenship because we don’t like his connection to the American government.
This is utterly petty liberals in my country and why the majority of Canadians want them voted out of power.
The second user wrote: America needs to be rid of this despicable man!
The third user commented: I dont even know how Elon Musk is going to survive after loosing Canadian citizenship…..
Another user joked: Don’t do that. Then we Americans will be stuck with him!
Someone added: This person is a real South African naccy and has nothing to do with democracy and our country.
Elon Musk’s response
Elon Musk has not publicly responded to the petition as of now.
He continues to use his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to express his views on various topics, including political matters.
Despite the growing petition, Musk appears to remain unfazed and continues his business operations as usual.