The wave of data center opposition that has swept through US politics is spreading northward, complicating Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to attract investment to expand AI infrastructure. Oakville, Ontario, and Rocky View County, Alberta have imposed a one-year moratorium on data center development. In the vast and sparsely populated province of Manitoba, Governor Wab Kinew rejected a project originally planned to be built on the outskirts of Winnipeg, saying the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. A 7.5 gigawatt project proposed by Canadian entrepreneur and “Winner of Innovation” show star Kevin O'Leary has also sparked strong opposition. Meanwhile, protesters also took to the streets to oppose the proposed data center in Vancouver, which was supported by various levels of government.

The wave of data center opposition that has swept through US politics is spreading northward, complicating Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to attract investment to expand AI infrastructure. Oakville, Ontario, and Rocky View County, Alberta have imposed a one-year moratorium on data center development. In the vast and sparsely populated province of Manitoba, Governor Wab Kinew rejected a project originally planned to be built on the outskirts of Winnipeg, saying the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. A 7.5 gigawatt project proposed by Canadian entrepreneur and “Winner of Innovation” show star Kevin O'Leary has also sparked strong opposition. Meanwhile, protesters also took to the streets to oppose the proposed data center in Vancouver, which was supported by various levels of government.