US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Ontario's payout to Elon Musk over cancelled Starlink contract to remain secret
Ontario paid a confidential kill fee significantly less than $100 million after canceling the Starlink contract amid a U.S.-Canada tariff dispute, affecting rural and First Nations internet plans.
- On March 13, 2026, the Ontario government confirmed a confidential settlement with SpaceX over the cancelled Starlink contract, saying the kill fee was part of the negotiated payout.
- Days after the 2024 U.S. election, Ontario pulled the Starlink deal as part of retaliatory measures after tariffs were imposed last year, the province said.
- Local communities and companies are now using Starlink at their own expense, despite the ONSAT program covering equipment and installation, the province said.
- Critics called for Canadian firms such as Telesat, and the government is looking for alternatives, with Ford's office saying it is identifying a suitable partner.
- Amid broader political context, sources said the deal was seen as pleasing Trump's circle and Musk's comment 'Canada is not a real country' on X.
Insights by Ground AI
20 Articles
20 Articles
Ontario’s payout to Elon Musk over cancelled Starlink contract to remain secret
TORONTO - Ontario's payout to Elon Musk's SpaceX over a cancelled Starlink contract will remain a secret after the two sides agreed to a confidential settlement, The Canadian Press has learned.
·Toronto, Canada
Read Full Article
Winnipeg Free Press+13 Reposted by 13 other sources
Ontario's payout to Elon Musk over cancelled Starlink contract to remain secret
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
Read Full Article
Ontarians kept in dark on payout on confidential settlement for cancelled Starlink deal - The Canadian Media
Toronto/CMEDIA: A confidential settlement reportedly over a cancelled Starlink contract was made between Ontario’s premier Doug Ford and Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Outrageous! #DOUGFORDCanceled #ontario #starlink deal cause he can't control his emotions! There are many northerners and #firstnations that could have used this!https://t.co/Sc1i0lrrPu— canadianborn (@realerthanmose) March 13, 2026 A $100-million was considered by the province “significa…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources20
Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
C 25%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
