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On 1/6/2025 12:52 PM, Tara wrote:
> On Jan 6, 2025 at 3:33:12 PM EST, "David Dalton" <dalton@nfld.com> wrote:
> 
>> Justin Trudeau has resigned from his position as
>> leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and has
>> prorogued parliament until March 24, and will
>> stay on as prime minister until a new leader
>> is chosen.
>>
>> Who do you think should (or will) replace him
>> as Liberal leader?
> 
> Hi David,
> I don't like any of the potential candidates. The are all part of the old
> guard. Carney is the only one who hasnt been in Trudeau's cabinet. But I don't
> think he is a leader - Trudeau without the charisma :). Actually, I think
> Dominic is the best bet. However, I think what they need is someone from
> outside who can take the libs back to the Classic Liberal Party. There isn't
> time for that though. Maybe in four years, eh.


No, wait, Tara, there is a real possibility for you get a genuine
change of direction here.

Just relax, take a deep breath, and consider this:

Elon Musk can become your next Prime Minister!

And WOW, did Chatty screw up on this one!. Note that in the
following, under point (1), Chatty claims that "there is no
public record of him holding Canadian citizenship".

HA! That's bogus. If you read the wiki article on Elon, it clearly
states that Elon, "at the age of 18 he immigrated to Canada,
acquiring its citizenship through his Canadian-born mother, Maye."

SO, I asked Chatty point-blank (second block below) "Does Elon
Musk hold Canadian citizenship?" To which Chatty instantly replied:
"Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it
through his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian.

WHAT A SCREW UP!

So, bottom line, if Elon just LIVES in Canada occasionally, he can
be your next Prime Minister!

Ned

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Q: Does the Canadian government rules prevent Elon Must from being Prime 
Minister?

ChatGPT:
Yes, there are specific rules that would likely prevent Elon Musk from 
becoming the Prime Minister of Canada, unless certain conditions are 
met. Here are the key points:

1. Canadian Citizenship
To be eligible to become Prime Minister, an individual must be a 
Canadian citizen.
Elon Musk, born in South Africa, holds U.S. citizenship and previously 
held South African citizenship, but there is no public record of him 
holding Canadian citizenship. If he is not a Canadian citizen, he would 
not qualify.

2. Membership in the House of Commons
The Prime Minister of Canada is typically the leader of the political 
party with the most seats in the House of Commons. To be the Prime 
Minister, a person usually needs to be elected as a Member of Parliament 
(MP) in Canada.
To become an MP, Elon Musk would need to run for election in a Canadian 
federal riding and win.

3. Residency and Political Involvement
Canadian political leaders are generally expected to reside in Canada 
and actively participate in the country's political and public life. 
Musk’s primary residence and business activities are in the United 
States, which could be a significant obstacle.

4. Constitutional and Practical Considerations
While there are no explicit constitutional rules that prohibit a 
non-Canadian-born individual from becoming Prime Minister (as long as 
they are a citizen and meet other criteria), the practicalities of 
running for office, leading a political party, and gaining widespread 
public support could be significant barriers.

Unless Elon Musk obtains Canadian citizenship, establishes residency in 
Canada, and becomes deeply involved in Canadian politics, it is highly 
unlikely he could become Prime Minister.

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Q: Does Elon Musk hold Canadian citizenship?

ChatGPT:
Yes, Elon Musk does hold Canadian citizenship. He acquired it through 
his mother, Maye Musk, who is Canadian. This citizenship allowed him to 
move to Canada in the late 1980s, where he briefly attended Queen’s 
University in Kingston, Ontario, before transferring to the University 
of Pennsylvania in the United States.

Although Musk is a Canadian citizen, he primarily resides in the United 
States and conducts most of his business there. This would not 
disqualify him from pursuing Canadian political office, but he would 
still face significant practical and political barriers to becoming 
Prime Minister, such as establishing residency, participating in 
Canadian political life, and being elected as a Member of Parliament.

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