Ontario terminates Starlink agreement due to US tariffs
Ontario Premier Cancels $100 Million Starlink Contract in Response to US Tariffs
In a bold move, Doug Ford, the newly elected Premier of Ontario, has announced the cancellation of a $100 million contract with Starlink. This decision comes in response to the 25% tariffs enacted on Canadian goods entering the United States.
The target group of the measures announced by Premier Ford, including the cancellation of the Starlink contract, is primarily the residents and municipalities of Ontario who were set to benefit from improved internet services, particularly in Northern Ontario.
Prior to this decision, Ford had threatened to cancel the Starlink contract if tariffs were imposed. Now, he has expressed a desire to inflict as much pain as possible on Starlink until a deal is reached to avoid legal action.
Should Starlink decide to sue Ontario over the contract cancellation, the province is prepared to face legal action. The cancellation of the contract could potentially lead to legal action by Starlink against the Ontario government.
The Starlink contract was intended to increase connectivity in Northern Ontario, a region that often struggles with poor internet services. The cancellation of this contract may have implications for the connectivity infrastructure in the region.
This significant decision by the Ontario government is a response to the economic impact of tariffs on Canadian goods in the United States. Premier Ford's actions underscore the seriousness with which his government views the impact of these tariffs on the province and its citizens.
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