RED FM News Desk
Ontario has backed out of a $100-million deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink, a move that leaves many questions unanswered—especially how much it’s costing taxpayers to walk away.
The now-cancelled contract was meant to bring high-speed satellite internet to 15,000 people living in rural and northern parts of the province, including remote First Nations communities. It was unveiled last year as a major push to close Ontario’s digital divide.
But the province has confirmed the deal is off. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce acknowledged the cancellation, yet repeatedly dodged questions about the financial penalty Ontario may have to pay to Musk’s SpaceX.
Premier Doug Ford had already hinted this was coming. Back in February, he warned the province would kill the agreement if the United States moved ahead with tariffs on Canadian exports. When former U.S. President Donald Trump made good on those threats in March, Ontario followed through.
While the province says it’s exploring other options to deliver high-speed internet, it remains unclear how soon a replacement plan will be rolled out—or how much the Starlink exit will ultimately cost.
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