"I believe that was the right decision, protecting Canadians, not supporting a U.S.-led owner that was pretty aggressive towards Canada. The province said the kill fee for what was set to be a $100-million deal is significantly less than the contract value, and the amount paid out was part of a negotiated settlement."
"Two senior Ontario government sources said in November 2024 the Starlink deal was, in part, seen as a positive move designed to appease Trump's inner circle. At the time, Ford supported Trump. Ford was later caught on a hot mic at a campaign event for a snap Ontario election he called for February 2025, saying he was initially happy Trump won the presidential election before souring on him."
Ontario cancelled a $100-million SpaceX Starlink contract designed to provide high-speed internet to 15,000 households and businesses in northern and rural Ontario. The province negotiated a confidential settlement with SpaceX for the kill fee, which officials stated was significantly less than the contract value. Premier Doug Ford defended the cancellation, citing concerns about supporting a U.S.-led owner perceived as aggressive toward Canada. The deal was announced shortly after Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, with sources indicating it was partly intended to appeal to Trump's inner circle. Ford later expressed regret about supporting Trump due to his annexation threats. The specific payout amount remains secret under the settlement agreement.
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