The Doug Ford government will not meet its 2025 goal to bring high-speed internet to all Ontarians, Global News has learned.

The delay comes after the province c ancelled a $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service , which was meant to connect roughly 15,000 northern homes, due to a feud with U.S. President Donald Trump and tariffs slapped on Canada.

According to Global News, the decision was part of Premier Doug Ford’s response to tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year. Ford said in March he would “rip up” the deal to retaliate against the trade measures, calling the partnership with Musk “done.”

The cancellation reportedly caused major setbacks for Ontario’s broadband rollout, as Starlink’s network had no viable replacement. Other sa

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