A petition demanding the revocation of Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship has quickly gained over 280,000 signatures as Canadians voice concern about the billionaire’s influence and actions deemed contrary to national interests. Launched on February 20, 2025, the petition accuses Musk of leveraging his wealth to undermine Canadian sovereignty and influence elections, particularly in light of his political ties to former US President Donald Trump. Musk’s involvement with Trump, who has threatened economic repercussions and suggested Canada may become the "51st state," has intensified tensions between the neighbors. The petition, which gained momentum shortly after Musk endorsed Trump and the Conservative Party in Canada, is spearheaded by MP Charlie Angus of the New Democratic Party, who labeled Musk an "enemy of our country" in a recent statement.

The document, which has sparked significant public backlash, contends that Musk acts as a member of a foreign government, jeopardizing the sovereignty of Canada. Critics point to Musk’s previous comments, including a controversial and subsequently deleted post where he declared, “Canada is not a real country,” as further evidence of his disregard for Canadian identity. Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, gives him dual citizenship through her birth in Saskatchewan, Canada. Nevertheless, the petition remains largely symbolic, as Canadian federal law allows citizenship revocation primarily in cases of fraud or misrepresentation.

As reported by India Times and BBC, the government has not yet indicated how it will respond, noting that parliamentary activity may be interrupted due to upcoming elections. Petitions with at least 500 signatures can prompt a government response, although the current climate suggests this one may receive limited attention due to its symbolic nature.

The ongoing discourse surrounding Musk’s Canadian status reflects greater global concerns about foreign influence in national politics, especially in a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. As this situation unfolds, both Canadian citizens and lawmakers will watch closely how such petitions impact the dialogue around citizenship and national identity. For further details, please see Al Jazeera and India Times.