Tesla Dealership in Montreal Vandalized After Elon Musk’s Controversial Comment on Canada
A Tesla dealership in Montreal has become the target of public outrage after Elon Musk’s recent controversial remark, stating that “Canada is not a real country.” Images and videos circulating on social media show the dealership covered in graffiti, with damaged windows and protest messages scrawled across the building.
Public Backlash Erupts
Musk’s comment, which quickly went viral, has sparked widespread backlash among Canadians, leading to protests outside Tesla locations in multiple cities. In Montreal, the reaction turned more extreme, with angry demonstrators taking their frustrations directly to Tesla’s storefront. The vandalism included spray-painted slogans like “Respect Canada” and “Musk Not Welcome” plastered on the dealership’s exterior.
Eyewitnesses reported that a group of individuals gathered outside the dealership late at night, some chanting against Musk and his remarks, while others resorted to damaging the property. Local authorities have confirmed an ongoing investigation into the incident, but no arrests have been made yet.
Political and Consumer Fallout
The fallout from Musk’s comment is already being felt beyond the vandalism. Some Canadian Tesla owners have called for boycotts, while political figures have weighed in to condemn the statement. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante criticized Musk’s words, calling them “disrespectful and uninformed”, while some federal politicians have urged Tesla to issue an apology.
Meanwhile, industry analysts predict that this controversy could impact Tesla’s sales in Canada, a key market for the electric vehicle giant. Some customers have reportedly canceled orders, and Tesla’s reputation in the country could suffer if Musk does not clarify or retract his statement.
Musk’s History of Controversial Comments
Elon Musk is no stranger to making bold and sometimes polarizing remarks, but this particular comment has touched a nerve among Canadians. Whether he meant it as a joke or a serious statement, the backlash proves that public perception of corporate leaders matters—especially when their words have global reach.
As Tesla deals with the damage—both physical and reputational—it remains to be seen whether Musk will address the controversy or let the situation unfold without intervention. One thing is certain: Canadians are not taking this lightly.
