Ontario doesn't want Elon Musks's internet
The decision serves as retaliation against tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian goods.
Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of Energy and Mines, confirmed the termination, stating Premier Doug Ford had fulfilled his pledge.
The contract, signed last November, was intended to provide high-speed internet to 15,000 remote homes and businesses in Ontario.
This cancellation occurs amidst ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the US, with Ontario also implementing other retaliatory measures.
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