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Canadians Weigh AI Data Centers | Ottawa News

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Ottawa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 18, 2026
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Summary

Canadians are divided on AI data centers—concerns over rising electricity costs and environmental impact dominate, but 46% support keeping data centers on Canadian soil for greater control. While 62% recognize these facilities, 58% believe provinces or power companies should pay for the energy. Expansion efforts, especially in Alberta using natural gas, face public resistance, including a major project halted in Manitoba—highlighting a growing tension between tech progress and public accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c0c92585d305190e