Data Centres

• Ottawa lays out plan for AI data centres as community backlash grows

  A.I. Minister Evan Solomon says the government understands Canadians are concerned about noise, electricity and water use of large-scale data centres.

  Canada

  Sep 3
  
• Ford says Ontarians ‘misinformed’ about data centres as province releases AI playbook

  The Ontario government released its so-called 'data centre playbook' in an effort to provide a clear set of requirements to data companies looking to make the province their home.

  Politics

  Aug 13
  
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• Willie Nelson urges people to ‘fight against data centres invading our land’

  'The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter),' Willie Nelson wrote.

  Entertainment

  Jul 29
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• Canadian government proposing ‘massive’ increase in AI data centre capacity

  Canada currently has about 337 megawatts of AI data centre capacity, and there are more than 20 gigawatts, or 20,000 megawatts in projects that are "under planning or development."

  Politics

  Jul 8
• N.S. premier says future support for data centres depends on energy supply, safety

  Tim Houston told reporters there's no active proposal to bring a data centre to Nova Scotia and it's not a top priority for his government. 

  Politics

  Jun 18
• Trump says data centre deal with AI firms will keep electricity costs low

  Under the terms of the voluntary pledge, companies intend to build or buy new sources of power generation for their data centers and cover the expense of infrastructure upgrades.

  Tech

  Mar 4
• Capital Power CEO excited about Alberta AI data centre opportunities

  Some generators have been looking at opportunities to provide power exclusively to a tech partner, while others have been eyeing options to add more juice to the overall grid.

  Tech

  Mar 4
• First Nations say Alberta data centre strategy won’t attract big tech players

  One chief said First Nations want more than to be consulted — they are ready to invest.

  Economy

  Jun 27, 2025
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• TransAlta CEO says power producer expects to reach Alberta data centre deal this year

  On Wednesday, TransAlta reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago.

  Money

  May 7, 2025
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• TC Energy expanding U.S. gas network for data centre growth

  TC said it's also eyeing opportunities to power data centres being contemplated in Alberta, but its chief executive expects those would differ from projects in the U.S.

  Money

  May 1, 2025