Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is navigating uncharted territory in Canada as a local legislator evaluates the possibility of revoking his Canadian citizenship. This unprecedented situation stems from concerns that Musk’s actions, driven by his immense economic influence, could jeopardize Canada’s national interests. Charlie Angus, a deputy of the New Democratic Party (NPD), spearheads an initiative that accuses Musk of attempting to interfere with Canadian governance, including internal elections. Musk, who holds dual citizenship, has been a controversial figure both for his groundbreaking technological advancements and his outspoken political views.
“We, the signatories, ask the Prime Minister to immediately proceed to revoke both the double citizenship of Elon Musk and his Canadian passport,”
Angus’ proposal statement,
The proposal was launched on February 20, garnering over 171,000 signatures before the petition’s formal deadline on June 20. Angus argues that Musk’s influence from a foreign government is part of a strategy to …