OTTAWA (Kashmir English): An increasing number of Canadian citizens are supporting a petition asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to strip billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk of his Canadian citizenship, citing actions against national interest.
The petition has been launched by British Columbia resident Qualia Reed and sponsored by New Democratic Party (NDP) MP Charlie Angus. It argued that Musk “has engaged in activities that go against the national interest of Canada”.
The petition claimed that Musk used his wealth and power to influence Canada elections adding that the billionaire is “a member of a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty”. It is note-worthy that Musk is a key lieutenant of US President Donald Trump.
“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,” the petition read.
How Musk got the citizenship?
Musk was born in South Africa but 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 on June 20.
However, there is no indication that the Canadian government will consider revoking Musk’s citizenship.
