Why a Canadian province has cut ties with Musk’s internet company

LocalBusiness & Finance
31 Jul 2025 • 5:09 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Ontario has cancelled a C$100 million satellite high-speed internet contract with Elon Musk's Starlink.
  • The decision serves as retaliation against tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian goods.
  • Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of Energy and Mines, confirmed the termination, stating Premier Doug Ford had fulfilled his pledge.
  • The contract, signed last November, was intended to provide high-speed internet to 15,000 remote homes and businesses in Ontario.
  • This cancellation occurs amidst ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the US, with Ontario also implementing other retaliatory measures.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved