Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship has become a topic of discussion in US political circles, with Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin suggesting it could pave the way for the billionaire to enter Canadian politics. Raskin, a constitutional law professor, raised the prospect at a recent speaking event, linking it to President Donald Trump's ambitions to expand US territory.
Musk, 53, inherited Canadian citizenship through his mother, Maye Musk, and lived in Canada from 1989 to 1992, studying at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. He has maintained an interest in Canadian politics, frequently commenting on its political scene and endorsing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, while branding former Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau an 'insufferable tool'.
However, any bid by Musk to enter Canadian politics would face significant constitutional and practical hurdles, including eligibility for office, conflicts of interest related to his business empire, and the need for political party backing. Musk has not commented on the speculation, and his popularity in Canada is limited, with a petition to revoke his citizenship garnering hundreds of thousands of signatures.
Raskin's comments have been dismissed as a 'bizarre conspiracy theory', but they have sparked conversation ahead of Canada's general election on April 28. Musk currently serves as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration, but reports suggest he may step down from that role.
