Doug Ford says that the Ontario government “tearing” its contract of $ 100 million with Starlink from Elon Musk to provide a high -speed internet for northern and rural societies.
Ford, who fell to the province to early elections last week, said in a post on social media on Monday that it is in effect immediately, the progressive government preserved American companies prohibit American companies.
This step follows the decision of US President Donald Trump to age 25 percent on all Canadian and Mexican imports that start on Tuesday; Ottawa and the provinces are missing, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau imposed an immediate tariff on the goods of $ 30 billion, followed by more customs tariffs on American products worth $ 125 billion in 21 days.
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“Every year, the Ontario government and its agencies spend $ 30 billion on purchases, along with a $ 200 billion plan to build Ontario. It will lose US -taking companies now to lose tens of billions of dollars in new revenues. Ford said in office.
“We are going forward. We will tear the boycott contract with Starlink. Ontario will not deal with people to destroy our economy.”
In November, the Ford government signed the deal with Starlink so that it could manage an online -based internet program for about 15,000 families and companies starting in June.
Musk occupied the lead center during the election campaign, advised Trump, promoting his content on his X social media platform and appearing with him.
Ford added that “Canada has not started this battle with the United States, but it is better to think we are ready to win it,” Ford added.
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