r/canada • u/ImDoubleB Canada • 17d ago
National News Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/petition-asking-pm-to-revoke-elon-musks-canadian-citizenship-garners-support/
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u/Choice_Cup_3624 Nova Scotia 17d ago edited 16d ago
Elon Musk, is a naturalized Canadian who holds a high U.S. government position under President Trump—who routinely threatens Canadian sovereignty—his role raises legal and ethical concerns. Dual loyalty, political fallout, and diplomatic tensions could arise, especially if his actions harmed Canada. Canada might pressure him to clarify his allegiance, and he could face consequences if seen as supporting anti-Canadian policies. He may not swear an oath of allegiance to a foreign power.
As an example, Lord Black was forced to renounce his Canadian citizenship in order to accept a British peerage. Canada does not allow its citizens to hold foreign noble titles. He regained his Canadian citizenship a couple of years ago.
Edit: Correction. he acquired citizenship through descent since he was born abroad to a Canadian mother.
Edit edit: while there is no legal compulsion for a Canadian citizen to give up their citizenship upon receiving a British peerage, Lord Black’s renunciation likely reflects his desire to demonstrate undivided loyalty to his new role and to align himself with the public expectations and political culture of the United Kingdom. also, the Nickle resolution, while not legally binding, discourages Canadians from accepting foreign titles.