Elon Musk stirs up strong opinions. Some see him as a visionary pushing humanity forward, while others think he’s a billionaire with too much power. But one thing’s certain—he gets things done. And that’s where the tension lies between him and the powers that be.

Take Ontario’s now-canceled $100 million contract with Starlink. It was meant to bring high-speed internet to 15,000 rural homes and businesses—something that’s been needed for years. But was it a good deal? Not really. The cost was high, and long-term expenses could have made it even worse. The government could have found a cheaper way, but let’s be honest—governments aren’t exactly known for efficiency. Meanwhile, people in remote areas are left waiting, while politicians play their games.

Musk, for all his wealth, isn’t the enemy of the working man. If anything, he’s provided real solutions where governments have dragged their feet. Without Starlink, many folks in rural Canada including myself would still be stuck with slow, unreliable internet. That’s a fact. But at the same time, relying too much on one company for public infrastructure is risky. Eventually, prices go up, and regular people foot the bill.

Ford’s move to cancel the deal may have been political—his way of pushing back against U.S. tariffs—but in doing so, he’s made life harder for those who actually needed the service. Now, with the tariff threat on pause for just 30 days, this whole situation might change again. Will the contract be reconsidered? Will tariffs come back and make things worse? Nothing’s certain, and that’s the real problem—decisions that impact everyday folks keep getting tossed around like political bargaining chips.

The takeaway? Musk isn’t perfect, but he’s filling a gap governments have ignored for too long. Meanwhile, politicians are playing games with decisions that affect real people. One way or another, it’s the working class that ends up paying the price.

Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW