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250K Canadians Petition to Revoke Musk's Citizenship

250K Canadians Petition to Revoke Musk's Citizenship
Above: Elon Musk's official profile on the X social network is seen displayed on a smartphone screen and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) logo in the background, on Feb. 7, 2025. Image copyright: Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

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Narrative A

While he certainly doesn't deserve Canadian citizenship, the petition calling for Musk's citizenship to be revoked over anti-Canadian statements and his role in Trump's administration won't affect a "sociopath" like him. The only meaningful action that can be taken against Musk is economic: boycotting his products by avoiding the use of X or the purchase of Tesla vehicles is the only message he'll understand.

Narrative B

This petition is political theater lacking legal merit, because Canadian law, as it stands, doesn't allow citizenship revocation based on political views or statements. This action sets a dangerous precedent for targeting dual citizens based on their political affiliations and could harm Canada's own international relations.

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