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October 7, 2026

New data from non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds nearly two-thirds (64%) say their own respective provincial governments should limit the development of large data centres.

As governments look to capitalize on the AI boom, Canadians are considerably more cautious about bringing the infrastructure required to support it into their own provinces. New data from non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds nearly two-thirds (64%) say their own respective provincial governments should limit the development of large data centres, while fewer than one-in-five (18%) would encourage more. Opposition reaches seven-in-10 in Saskatchewan (70%), Manitoba (72%) and Atlantic Canada (72%).

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October 2, 2026

Burton says proposed 320-MW Oakville data centre won’t draw from local power supply.

Mayor says arrangements have been made to supply the possible Ninth Line AI facility directly through Ontario’s electricity system, although no formal town application has been received.

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