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Canadian internet providers actively lobbying as Carney gives Starlink the cold shoulder

Lobbying records show companies like Xplore and Telesat have racked up meetings with federal decision-makers this year

Katrina Clarke

6 Oct 2026 • 5 min read

President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks outside the West Wing of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada plans to 'diversify away from' Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service. Musk (right) is pictured with U.S. President Donald Trump in September. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) 

Katrina Clarke
Katrina Clarke

Katrina Clarke is an award-winning investigative journalist whose work focuses on government procurement. She is based in B.C.’s East Kootenay region and has worked in newsrooms across Canada and internationally.

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