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Ontario premier ‘ripping up contract’ with Musk’s Starlink in response to tariffs
The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario says he’s ripping up a contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response to Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, as well as banning American companies from provincial contracts
TORONTO — The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario said Monday he’s ripping up a contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who said he is also banning American companies from provincial contracts, signed a $100-million Canadian (US$68 million) with Musk’s company in November to deliver high-speed internet to remote residents in rural and northern Ontario.
“We’ll be ripping up the province’s contract with Starlink. Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said in a post on X.
Ford said starting Tuesday and until U.S. tariffs are removed, Ontario will ban American companies from provincial contracts.
“Canada didn’t start this fight with the U.S., but you better believe we’re ready to win it,” said Ford, who called an election for his province last week.
In a bold move, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced today that he will be “ripping up” the contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service in response to new tariffs imposed on Canadian exports.
The decision comes as a response to the recent announcement by the United States to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products, a move that has sparked outrage and concern among Canadian politicians and industry leaders.
Premier Ford stated that the tariffs are “unfair and unjust” and that he will not stand idly by while Ontario businesses and workers are harmed by these punitive measures. He also emphasized that he will not allow Musk’s company to profit off the backs of hardworking Ontarians while their livelihoods are threatened by the tariffs.
The decision to terminate the contract with Starlink is sure to have far-reaching consequences, as the satellite internet service was seen as a potential solution to rural connectivity issues in the province. However, Premier Ford remains steadfast in his commitment to defending Ontario’s interests and standing up to what he sees as unjust trade practices.
This move is just the latest in a series of aggressive actions taken by the Ontario government in response to the tariffs, and it is unclear what the future holds for the province’s relationship with Musk’s company. Only time will tell how this decision will impact Ontario’s internet infrastructure and the broader economic implications of the tariffs.
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