Large number of signatures collected on petition to strip Elon Musk of his Canadian citizenship, over 176,000 people supporting the initiative.

The petition to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship, launched by Qualia Reed from Nanaimo, British Columbia, has garnered significant traction across the country. As of the latest updates, the petition has surpassed 200,000 signatures, fulfilling the Canadian parliamentary rules and gaining official sponsorship by Member of Parliament Charlie Angus from the New Democratic Party.

The petition argues that Musk has engaged in activities that contradict Canada's national interests, citing specific accusations such as alleged interference in Canadian elections, misuse of wealth and power for political influence, and supposed collaboration with foreign governments that undermine Canadian sovereignty.

The provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec have delivered the most signatures for the petition. Ontario leads with 64,361 signatures, followed by British Columbia at 36,097 and Quebec with 33,034. Saskatchewan has 4,029 signatures, Manitoba has 5,772, and Nova Scotia has 6,680. Alberta has contributed 17,351 signatures, while smaller provinces and territories such as Newfoundland and Labrador have 2,107 and Prince Edward Island has just 911 signatures. The Northwest Territories have 188, Yukon has 330, and Nunavut has 71 signatures.

However, the ability of the petition to actually see Musk's citizenship revoked remains uncertain. Revoking citizenship is a complex legal matter in Canada, and can only be done in cases of fraud, misrepresentation, or actions that violate national security. Revocation based on political influence or business activities could set a new, and dangerous, legal precedent, and could face constitutional challenges.

It is important to note that Musk obtained Canadian citizenship through his mother, Maye Musk, who was born in Saskatchewan. Musk briefly attended Queen's University in Ontario before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S.

The petition, which has gained significant traction with over 176,000 signatures from Canadians across the country, raises important questions about the role of influential figures in Canadian politics and society, and the potential implications of revoking citizenship based on political or business activities. The outcome of this petition will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences and set a precedent for future cases involving high-profile individuals and their citizenship status in Canada.

Large number of signatures collected on petition to strip Elon Musk of his Canadian citizenship, over 176,000 people supporting the initiative.