A petition calling for Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship to be revoked is quick gaining momentum.
The world’s richest man – who was born in Pretoria – boasts three citizenships – South Africa by beginning, Canada via his maternal parentage, and the US as a naturalized citizen.
PETITION TO CANCEL ELON MUSK’S CITIZENSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW
In a tweet, the X account @politicalvidchannel revealed that a whole lot of hundreds of Canadians had signed a petition asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship.
In response to the petition, this was as a result of numerous causes, together with his function in US President Donald Trump’s administration.
Initiated by Canadian MP Charlie Angus, the petition – signed by near 400 000 residents – has said that Elon has acted towards Canada’s nationwide curiosity and undermined its sovereignty. It additionally claims that the world’s richest man has used his wealth and energy to affect their elections.
The petition calls on Trudeau to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship and passport “efficient instantly.”
Elon is a South African citizen by beginning. On the age of 17, Elon emmigrated to Canada, the nation of beginning for his mom, Maye. Elon sought solace within the nation, allegedly over his bid to keep away from becoming a member of the Apartheid navy service via conscription, which was a compulsory two-year service for white males.
He later moved to the US to pursue research and work alternatives. In 2002, Elon grew to become a naturalised US citizen.
CAN AND WILL IT HAPPEN?
The petition to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship is lively till 20 June 2025, after which it might doubtlessly be offered to the Home of Commons for debate.
Nonetheless, it’s unlikely that Elon’s citizenship will likely be revoked, because the Canadian legislature states that that is solely the trigger for people who commit fraud or misrepresentation.
Immigration lawyer Gabriela Ramo informed CBC: “Earlier than they may transfer to do that, they would want to introduce laws. There must be amendments to the present Citizenship Act.
“There’s no provision that might enable them to pursue revocation of citizenship of a Canadian beginning, by advantage of his beginning to a Canadian mom.”
WHAT HAS WORLD’S RICHEST MAN SAID ABOUT CANADA?
On X – which Elon Musk owns – he clapped again at information of the petition.
In a since-deleted tweet, he posted: “Canada just isn’t an actual nation.”
Late final yr, Elon tweeted: “Canada is dying”. He additionally threw shade on the Prime Minister, including: “Trudeau is making an attempt to crush free speech in Canada. Shameful”.
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