Revocation of Canadian Citizenship
Eletronic petition e-5353 calls upon the Prime Minister to revoke Elon Musk's dual citizenship status, and revoke his Canadian passport effective immediately. The online petition has gathered over 340,000 signatures to date and is on track to become one of the most popular in the history of the House of Commons. For those seeking or holding Canadian citizenship, understanding the nuances of revocation is crucial. Time to look at the criteria for revoking Canadian citizenship, break down the key changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act, and how these changes intersect with the fundamental principles of acquiring citizenship. Citizenship Principles Countries tend to adopt one or more of three common principles as the basis for conferring citizenship. 1. Jus Soli (Right of Soil): This principle grants citizenship to individuals born within a country's territory. Canada adheres to jus soli , meaning that generally, children born in Canada are automatically Canadian citizens. 2. ...