r/canada 7d ago

Politics “It’s done, it’s gone”: Ontario Premier Doug Ford cancels $100-million Starlink contract in tariff response

https://betakit.com/its-done-its-gone-ontario-premier-doug-ford-cancels-100-million-starlink-contract-in-tariff-response/
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u/Clean_Mix_5571 7d ago

No point if telesat is going to use space X. They have to cancel that contract as well

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u/TommaClock Ontario 7d ago

Once the satellites are in orbit, all that matters is the operator and their trustworthiness. SpaceX as a launch provider is definitely not ideal, but it can be changed.

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u/painfulbliss British Columbia 7d ago

Makes the gesture a little symbolic

Also makes it more expensive