Aside from the outrageous cost, Doug Ford’s deal with Starlink was always untenable. In light of Musk’s destruction of every democratic institution and norm in the USA and how he achieved it, Ontarians need to demand the Province rip up their agreement with Musk’s satellite internet company YESTERDAY.

In November 2024, Ford announced a $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink to deliver high-speed internet to 15,000 homes and businesses in rural and northern Ontario. However, in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports, Ford declared the Province would be “ripping up” this contract, stating, “Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy.”

What a difference a week makes.

That was before this week, when Trump and Musk performatively delayed those tariffs, choosing stiffer tariffs on Canadian goods, including energy exports. It was also before Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian vehicles and said he could “end Canada with the stoke of my pen.”

It was also before Ford visited the White House to meet with Jr Staffers, who told him to pound sand while he played it off like he was the BMOC.

#ONpoli #ONelxn

Doug Ford goes to Washington pic.twitter.com/oJON2BbnPW

— TDot Resident (@TDotResident) February 13, 2025

Financial Implications:

The original agreement allocated $100 million to provide internet access to underserved areas. Considering alternative solutions, purchasing Starlink units directly from retailers like Costco could be more cost-effective. As of early 2025, a Starlink kit is priced at approximately $700. To equip 15,000 households, the total expenditure would be around $10.5 million, significantly less than the proposed $100 million contract. This approach could result in substantial savings for the Province. In essence, the extra 90 million was a “you get to do business with Elon fee, and Doug Ford is a name-dropping big-dick chaser with a bank card that accesses our trillions, so why the fuck not, right?

#ONpoli #ONelxn

Doug Ford goes to Washington pic.twitter.com/oJON2BbnPW

— TDot Resident (@TDotResident) February 13, 2025

Beyond financial considerations, there are pressing national security issues associated with continued collaboration with entities linked to Elon Musk and, by extension, the US administration. Musk’s close association with President Trump raises concerns about potential political leverage and influence over Canadian infrastructure. Additionally, the deployment of many Starlink satellites has been criticized for potentially monopolizing low-Earth orbit, which could hinder other nations’ space endeavors and pose risks to aerospace safety.

Not to mention the swing state damage Elon seems to have done, which is primarily thought to have been a “Starlink thing” – the idea that we in Canada can trust Musk or any US internet/tech company that accesses any information in Canada as we stand at the precipice of a 4-year ‘war’ is a fucking non-starter for any Canadian government official, right?

Agreed, primarily for reasons of national security ⁦@fordnation⁩ Mr. Ford, end the Starlink deal with Elon Musk https://t.co/cCjByNDDi5 pic.twitter.com/fNgS8hgbz5

— Carole MacNeil (@carolemacneil) February 12, 2025

Integrating Starlink’s technology into Canada’s communication infrastructure may expose the nation to intelligence vulnerabilities. Given Musk’s proximity to the US government, there is a plausible risk of data interception or surveillance, compromising Canada’s sovereignty and the privacy of its citizens. Maintaining technological independence is crucial to safeguarding Canada’s national interests.

And Doug Overpaid by a cool $90 Million which would be nice to use to hire some fucking doctors for 2.5 million Ontarians who don’t have one.

Cancel the Starlink contract, Doug. Put your money where your big fat, dumb mouth is.